2010 Course Handbook
This is archived information!
Search current Handbook for current unit information.
AHIS222: Byzantium, East and West
This unit comprises the study of Byzantine history from Justinian in the 6th century to Alexios Komnenos in the 12th century. It focuses on the continuity/discontinuity of the classical tradition, and on contacts between the Byzantines and the Arabs (East), Medieval Europe (West), and the Silk Road (East). Major themes include: the Eastern Orthodox tradition; historiography; art and architecture; philosophy; humanism; monasticism; iconoclasm; and the role of women in society.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | 2 |
| When Offered: | D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year X2 - External study; Offered in the second half-year (Session Dates: 8th October) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Professor Alanna Nobbs, Dr Ken Parry, Dr Gunner Mikkelsen |
| Prerequisites: |
12cp |
| Corequisites: | |
| NCCW(s): | AHIS322, AHST235, AHST335 |
| Unit Designation(s): | |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Ancient History |
Timetable Information
For unit timetable information please visit the Timetables@Macquarie Website .