This course concentrates on the rise of the ancient kingdom of Macedon, its expansion under Philip II and his son, Alexander the Great, and the Hellenistic kingdoms that arose after Alexander's premature death in 323 B.C. The course also treats the rise of Rome from its origins, and its eventual integration into and establishment of hegemony over the Hellenistic world to 146 B.C. Thematically, the course examines imperialism and the methods used to establish imperial power. The approach is primarily through literary sources in translation, but additional evidence from numismatic and epigraphic material is introduced where relevant.

Upon satisfying the requirements for this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Speak with some authority on the periods of history under study;
2. Think critically and analytically about historical problems and issues;
3. Write more effectively and critically;
4. Distinguish between primary and secondary sources and critically evaluate them.

Tutorial presentation (10%) [Learning Outcomes: 1,2,4]

One 2,500 word essay (40%) [Learning Outcomes: 2,3,4]

2-hour final examination (40%) [Learning Outcomes: 2,3,4]

Tutorial participation (10%) [Learning Outcomes: 1,2,4]

Two lectures per week (1 hour each) for a total of 24, and approximately one tutorial (1 hour) per week.

Students can expect to undertake approximately 7 hours of study per week outside class time.

None

HIST1019, ANCH1014 or ANCH1013

Arrian, The Campaigns of Alexander

Plutarch, The Age of Alexander

Polybius, The Rise of the Roman Empire

Livy, Dawn of the Roman Empire Books 31-40

course e-Brick

Access to Wattle