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GRC10170 - Lost Cities of the Ancient World (Credit)* - 2017

The great civilisations of the ancient Mediterranean were urban societies that developed complex social and political structures and invested the profits of trade, agriculture, and warfare in the construction of fortifications, temples, palaces, tombs, and other monuments. This module will explore the concept of urbanism through an investigation of the famous cities of the ancient Mediterranean world from their beginnings in the Mesopotamian "cradle of civilisation", through Bronze Age citadels such as Mycenae and Troy, to Classical Athens and later into the Hellenistic and Roman eras. Students will learn about the social forces that shape urban space, as well as understanding the roles of monumental architecture in city-based societies. How urbanisation affected the development of writing and art will also be discussed. Tutorials include a visit to the UCD Classical Museum.

Tutor Dates Schedule Time Venue/Location Fee €
Alexander Thein 22 Jan 2018 to 25 Apr 2018 Sessions: 18
Additional Lecture (from 2nd Week): Wednesdays, 9:00 - 10:00 (Theatre Q ART)
09:00 Belfield

500.00



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Semester 1

Level 1

Lectures:  Thursdays 10:00 - 11:00 & Fridays 10:00 - 11:00, beginning 13 September, 2018

Tutorials: To be selected

 

If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:

Term dates for revision:  Saturday, 1 December - Sunday, 9 December

Term dates for exams:    Monday 10 December – Friday 21 December

Open Learning Fee (audit only) €350 per module

Open Learning Fee (with assessment) €500 per 5 credit module

 

Upgrading from audit to credit:  You may upgrade from being an audit student to a credit student up to three weeks into term.  Please note, however, that you can't change back to being an audit student - if you decide not to complete the assignments and/or sit the exams, this will appear on your academic record.

 

Concessions
There are no concessions available for Open Learning modules.

 

Refunds
Refunds may in some instances be available for extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness, within two weeks of the start of the module.  Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing, with supporting documents where appropriate.

 

Dr Joanna Day