Fighting wars was one of the central activities of the ancient world. This course looks at the place of warfare in Greek and Roman life and culture. It will trace the development of styles of warfare, in terms of weapons, tactics and individual experience, from "Homeric" warfare to the Roman Empire, looking at developments in archaic and classical Greece, the period of Alexander and the Hellenistic world, and the Roman Republic and Empire. But it will also look at how warfare was linked with social expectations, gender and class, and will examine what we can learn from the treatment of war in literature and art. In addition, the course will also examine questions of commemorative culture and public memory. No knowledge of languages other than English will be required.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Critically read ancient sources.
- Research and write on warfare in the Greek and Roman worlds.
- Construct and criticise arguments.
- Present material orally and in writing.
- Understand the ways other societies differ from our own.
Indicative Assessment
Tutorial participation (10%) [Learning Outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5]
In-class exercises (10%) [Learning Outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5]
Group presentation and written notes (2 pp) (10%) [Learning Outcomes 1-5]
Essay (2,000 words) (30%) [Learning Outcomes 1-5]
One three-hour exam in the examination period (40%) [Learning Outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5]
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Workload
The course consists of one 1–hour lecture, one 2–hour tutorial, and seven hours of associated study time per week.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
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Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Students continuing in their current program of study will have their tuition fees indexed annually from the year in which you commenced your program. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $1542 | |
| 2014 | $2478 | |
| 2013 | $2472 | |
| 2012 | $2472 | |
| 2011 | $2424 | |
| 2010 | $2358 | |
| 2009 | $2178 | |
| 2008 | $2178 | |
| 2007 | $2178 | |
| 2006 | $2178 | |
| 2005 | $2178 | |
| 2004 | $1926 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $2574 |
| 2014 | $3246 |
| 2013 | $3240 |
| 2012 | $3240 |
| 2011 | $3240 |
| 2010 | $3240 |
| 2009 | $3090 |
| 2008 | $3090 |
| 2007 | $3090 |
| 2006 | $3090 |
| 2005 | $3090 |
| 2004 | $2916 |
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