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HIST-B4015

Questions d'histoire socio-économique de l'Antiquité

academic year
2023-2024
2024-2025

Course teacher(s)

François DE CALLATAY (Coordinator)

ECTS credits

5

Language(s) of instruction

french

Course content

An introduction discusses main theories on ancient economy, and especially the arguments between the so-called « modernist » and « primitivist » historians. Lectures will further study the internal market of the Greek cities between the 6th and the 1st centuries B.C. along with the wider distribution and exchanges of goods through the Mediterranean world. According to the academic year, a special focus will be given to the economy of the city.

Objectives (and/or specific learning outcomes)

To get experienced students with the theories and readings on ancient economy and society with a special interest on the possible influences of modern theories in economy upon the studies of ancient economy. To discuss the development and main features of ancient economy.

Other information

Contacts

dviviers@ulb.ac.be

Evaluation

Method(s) of evaluation

  • Other

Other

Oral examination and an individual reading of a scholarly article.

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