Dialogue of Civilisations: The Near East and Egypt - AHIS356
This unit offers and advanced study of cultural dialogue between ancient civilizations, by examining the material and literary records of the ancient Near East and neighbouring regions, including Egypt. Western cultural stereotypes and prejudices are investigated, as well as notions of cultural identity, assimilation, rejection, and superiority. Problems to be addressed may concern, amongst many, cultural borrowing, funerary traditions, gift-giving, tribute, plundering, arts and coinage, trade, and dress.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day S1 External - Session 1, External (with on campus sessions) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Associate Professor Javier Alvarez-Mon |
| Prerequisites: |
39cp at 100 level or above or (6cp in AHIS or AHST units at 200 level)
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Ancient History Faculty of Arts |
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