Key facts
UNE unit code: ANCH307
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Alexander the Great is one of the most famous rulers in the history of humankind. Although his reign lasted only 13 years, his achievements had immense impact on the ancient world. Following his murdered father as king of Macedonia in 336 BC, he soon started a campaign during which he conquered the biggest empire of that time: the Persian realm, spanning from western Anatolia to the borders of the Indian subcontinent.
In this unit you will explore the enigmatic person of Alexander, his Macedonian background, his Greek allies and enemies, the Persians and their empire and the famous battles Alexander fought against them. Attention will also be paid to the events after his sudden death in 323 BC culminating in the long struggles between his generals.
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
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Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate broad and coherent understanding of the politics, society and culture of the Hellenistic World;
- independently research political and historical theories about the political, military and social policies of Alexander the Great, thereby demonstrating autonomy, well-developed judgement and responsibility as a learner;
- review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge about Alexander the Great and his world from both written and non-written primary and secondary sources;
- demonstrate a broad understanding of Alexander's Empire, and reflect critically on his significance and impact in world history;
- generate and critically evaluate ideas and concepts about political leadership, governance, society, culture, and history in the Hellenistic World, and especially about the political, social and legal institutions used to establish Alexander's regime; and
- construct and communicate a clear, coherent, evidence-based written argument dealing with theoretical propositions and conclusions about Alexander the Great and the Hellenstic World.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Assessment 1 | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Assessment consisting of multiple choice questions No. Words: 500 |
Assessment 2 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Essay (1750 words); Synopsis (250 words) No. Words: 2000 |
Take Home Exam | Yes | 40% | All offerings |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Alexander the Great: A Reader
ISBN: 9780415667432
Worthington, I., Taylor and Francis 2nd ed. 2011
Text refers to: All offerings
The Campaigns of Alexander
ISBN: 9780140442533
Arrian (ed. A. de Selincourt and revised by J.R. Hamilton), Pearson 1976
Text refers to: All offerings
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