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Aims and Objectives

This course covers the period from the rise of the Qin State to the end of the Song Dynasty (end of 3rd Century BC – 1297 AD).ÌýÌýThe module will explore Chinese tombs, temples, settlements and artefacts. It aims at understanding everyday life, religious ideas and social customs of people in early China using archaeological and art historical evidence as well as transmitted historic data.ÌýIt is designed for 2nd and 3rd year students. It will provide a general overview of the development of economy, life, art, religion and belief in imperial China based on the most recent archaeological discoveries and research. Problems in methodologies, archaeological practices, theories and using received texts will be explored in depth throughout the course. Students will be encouraged to participate in discussion using comparable archaeological examples from other parts of the world.

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Learning Outcome

On successful completion of the course, students should be able to have developed:

• A good knowledge and understanding of the archaeology of the periods covered in the course and an in-depth comprehension of some key issues in historical archaeology in China: cities, tombs, craftsmanship and long distance interactions;
• A broad perspective on how and why imperial China was different from its contemporary counterparts in different parts of the world;
• Ability to critically reflect on Western and Chinese approaches to archaeological material and to locate and use information resources in- and outside of the IoA library for their own research.

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