This module is taught primarily in a lecture format and provides an introduction to the archaeology and material culture of the Greek world from the Bronze Age to Byzantium. Students will learn about the ecology of the Greek world, the history if its exploration and contemporary approaches to the archaeological record. Major topics of study will include the changing nature of cities and settlements of early Cycladic culture to late antiquity, practices of everyday life (the economy, burial, the archaeology of the theatre, athletics and politics). At the end of the module students will have:

Acquired knowledge of the basic aspects of material culture of the Greek world, e.g. topography, chronology, architectural and other physical remains

Have some familiarity with the history of the subject and modern approaches in the field

Acquired basic skills in identifying source material and bibliography.

Aims:

The course aims to:

Present a synthetic introduction of the archaeology and material culture of the Greek world from the Bronze Age to the Roman period.
	Develop students' knowledge of the ecology and topography of the Greek world, the history of its exploration and contemporary approaches to the archaeological record.
	Help develop students' understanding of the changing nature of Greek society from the Late Bronze Age to Later Antiquity, including art and archaeology of religion, burial practices, political structure and broader Mediterranean links.
	Equip students with basic skills to assess archaeological evidence and its relationship with other sources of information with respect to the interpretation of the practices of everyday life, including the provision of relevant "hands-on" use of archaeological material.
Objectives:

At the end of the course students will:

Understand the basic aspects of the history of the Greek world, e.g. topography, chronology, historical events, and its physical remains;
	Be familiar with the history of the subject and modern approaches in the field and study of the Greek world;
	Have acquired basic skills in identifying source material and bibliography.
Outcomes:

On successful completion of the course students should be able to demonstrate:

Knowledge of the principal approaches to Greek archaeology as well as the main sites and corpora of materials
	Ability in reading, critically evaluation of alternative interpretations and presentation of reasoned conclusions.
	Recognition of the linkages between data, methods and ideas.
	Skill at using archaeological data on its own or in conjunction with other types of evidence to construct sound interpretations.
	 Presenting information and ideas clearly in written form.
 