Civilization and Culture Course
Discover how artefacts, symbols, and texts unveil the narratives of civilisations. This Civilisation and Culture Course equips humanities professionals with practical tools to examine objects, pose precise questions, and develop compelling, evidence-supported interpretations. Participants will gain confidence in analysing material culture through structured research, comparative methods, and concise scholarly writing spanning 1,200–1,800 words.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Civilisation and Culture Course provides a straightforward, hands-on approach to analysing material culture effectively. Master essential terms, artefact classification, and provenance, select a civilisation, and develop targeted research questions. Engage in comparative analysis, interpret symbols and texts, assess sources critically, and produce a focused 1,200–1,800 word project featuring solid evidence and acknowledged limitations.
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Develop skills
- Artifact analysis: classify objects by type, date, and origin using professional methods.
- Material culture research: utilise museum catalogues, reports, and digital archives.
- Comparative history: connect artifacts to trade, power, gender, and social change.
- Iconography reading: interpret symbols, texts, and beliefs across civilisations.
- Analytical writing: produce rigorous, well-cited studies on artifacts with clear limitations.
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