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ARCO3007: Minoans and Mycenaeans

2021 unit information

The Aegean world in the second millennium BC was home to two major cultures, the Minoans of Crete and the Mycenaeans on the Greek mainland. The archaeological evidence allows reconstruction of their social and economic lives, sophisticated trade networks, arts, religion, and industry.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Archaeology

Code ARCO3007
Academic unit Archaeology
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 2000 level in the archaeology major
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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ARCA2610
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate a deep understanding of the developmental sequences of the Aegean world in the second millennium BC through an investigation of the archaeological and historical evidence
  • LO2. demonstrate a clear understanding of the deep research history pertaining to the Minoan and Mycenaean cultures, including how recent developments have changed and shaped understanding
  • LO3. competently construct and carry out independent research projects, including reading and critically evaluating relevant scholarship
  • LO4. access, organise, and communicate complex ideas in both written and spoken English.

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote

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