Civilization and Culture Course
Discover how artefacts, symbols, and texts uncover the narratives of civilisations. The Civilisation and Culture Course equips humanities practitioners with practical tools to examine objects, pose precise questions, and construct compelling, evidence-driven interpretations. Delve into material culture to understand historical contexts, societal dynamics, and cultural exchanges across time.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This Civilisation and Culture Course provides a straightforward, hands-on approach to analysing material culture confidently. Master essential terminology, artefact classification, and provenance, select a civilisation, and develop targeted research questions. Engage in comparative analysis, interpret symbolism and texts, assess sources critically, and produce a focused 1,200–1,800-word project with solid evidence and clear limitations.
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Develop skills
- Artefact analysis: classify items by type, period, and origin using professional techniques.
- Material culture research: access museum catalogues, reports, and online archives effectively.
- Comparative history: connect artefacts to trade, power dynamics, gender roles, and social shifts.
- Iconography interpretation: decipher symbols, texts, and belief systems from various civilisations.
- Analytical writing: produce thorough, properly referenced studies on artefacts with defined boundaries.
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