DSMgrB08s In the shadow of the ancient empires: The forgotten nations - seminar

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2015
Extent and Intensity
1/1. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jiří Bartůněk, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Pavel Dadák (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Jarmila Bednaříková, CSc.
Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Erlebachová
Supplier department: Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Mon 14:10–15:45 U27
Prerequisites
DSBcZk Bachelor's State Exam || MEDBcZk B. A. State Exam
Bachelor state exam of Ancient history. Knowledge of Mediterranean topography and history.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The course deals with lesser-known ethnic groups and peoples of the ancient Mediterranean world. These tiny civilization, often the first rivals of future ancient greats civilisatin are often neglected by sources, or they do not pay enough attention. Thanks to archaeological research, we know that their neglect was not always deserved. The course aims to introduce students to these nations from archaeological point of view and to acquaint them with their material culture, history, society, architecture, religion, etc.
Syllabus
  • Topics: 1) Small nations living in Italy and the Alps - Veneti, Faliscan people, Osci, etc. 2.) The Sicily, Sardinia and Islands - Sicani, Sicels, Elymians, Nuragic civilization, etc. 3) Tribes and minor civilizations of North Africa - Berbers, Numidian civilization, etc. 4.) The lesser known nations of Greece and the Balkans - Dacians, Thracians, Illyrians, etc. 5) Middle Eastern nations - Lydians, Phrygians, Carians, etc.
Literature
  • BURSTEIN, Stanley Mayer. Ancient African civilizations: Kush and Axum. Updated and expanded ed. Princeton, N.J.: Markus Wiener Publishers, 2009, vii, 190 p. ISBN 15-587-6505-0.
  • BAILEY, Douglass W. Balkan prehistory: exclusion, incorporation and identity. New York: Routledge, 2000, xvi, 350 p. ISBN 04-152-1598-6.
  • MATHISEN, Ralph W. Ancient Mediterranean civilizations: from prehistory to 640 CE. New York: Oxford University Press, c2012, xvi, 461, [35] p. ISBN 01-953-7838-5.
  • STIPČEVIĆ, Aleksandar. The Illyrians: history and culture. Park Ridge, N.J.: Noyes Press, c1977, vii, 291 p. ISBN 08-155-5052-9.
  • LEHMANN, Edited by Ann E. Killebrew and Gunnar. The Philistines and other "sea peoples" in text and archaeology. Atlanta: Society of Biblical Literature, 2013. ISBN 978-158-9837-218. ,
  • URBANOVÁ, Daniela a Václav BLAŽEK. Národy starověké Itálie, jejich jazyky a písma. Vyd. 1. Brno: Host, 2008, 296 s., xxxii s. obr. příl. ISBN 978-807-2942-923.
  • KIENITZ, Friedrich-Karl. Národy ve stínu: Soupeři Řeků a Římanů v letech 1200-200 př.n.l. 1. vyd. Praha: Odeon, 1991, 286 s. ISBN 80-207-0316-0.
  • SASSON, Jack M. Civilizations of the Ancient Near East. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 2000, 4 v. in 2. ISBN 15-656-3607-4.
Teaching methods
seminar
Assessment methods
written test
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
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