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Acquisition of orientation and overview knowledge of Ancient History with reference to major issues and research questions.

Imparting of basic knowledge in Ancient history as fundament for a further orientation within the discipline. Overview of political and social conditions and processes in the different cultures, from the early civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia until the so called transformational period. Allusions to methodological problems and basic research-questions.

Lecture with the possibility of discussing problems.

written examination at the end of the course (multiple choice text).

will be announced in the course.

Due to substantial differences in the allocation of ECTS-Credits in various curricula (BA Classica et Orientalia 2009 and BA Classica et Orientalia 2015), the requirements for this course vary. Information will be provided by the instructor at the beginning of the course.