Unit information: Introduction to Aegean and Greek Archaeology in 2011/12

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Unit name Introduction to Aegean and Greek Archaeology
Unit code ARCH20011
Credit points 20
Level of study I/5
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
Unit director Professor. Momigliano
Open unit status Open
Pre-requisites

ARCH10002 or adequate background knowledge of the Mediterranean region.

Co-requisites

None

School/department Department of Anthropology and Archaeology
Faculty Faculty of Arts

Description including Unit Aims

This unit provides an introduction to the main developments in Aegean Prehistory and Greek Archaeology, from c3000 to 200 BC. Topics discussed will include settlement types and patterns, burial traditions, architecture, social organisation, artistic achievements, literacy, religion and economics.