World Archaeology (ii): From early states to globalization (ARCL0004)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
Teaching department: Institute of Archaeology
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: Only available to first year students enrolled for the BA in Classical Archaeology and Classical Civilisation
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The module gives an introduction to some of the world's historic civilizations. Discussion of the nature of urban societies, states and empires is combined with the study of archaeological examples from Mesopotamia, the Greek and Roman world, Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, China, Central and South America, and Viking Europe. Emphasis is placed on comparative approaches.

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Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 18
Module leader: Professor Kevin Macdonald
Who to contact for more information: kevin.macdonald@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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