Alexander the Great: Anc. Hist. in Depth

Service Description

*** PLEASE SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE FOR IMPORTANT CHANGE TO PAYMENT INFORMATION - please book directly via tutor *** BLOCK II: ONWARDS FROM PERSEPOLIS! This course will explore Alexander the Great's life, from his youth (including his father, Philip of Macedon) and military training, to his immense conquests over the former Persian Empire and beyond, and finally his death in Babylon. The subject of legend, we need to unpick carefully the stories told about Alexander to get to the truth of the real man and his life. We will be following him across Greece to the destruction of Thebes, exploring the theories behind the murder of his father Philip, and onward to Troy and his conquest of most of the known world. We'll examine the evidence for battles, friendships and fallings out, loyalty and betrayal. What kind of a man could harbour such ambitions, lead such a vast army, and inspire debate for millennia after his death? Ideal for students who want to gain a deeper and more complex understanding of ancient history. This course is predominantly source-based, and will prepare students for the next level of study, refining their knowledge of the subject and developing critical thinking and analytical skills along the way. The classes include discussion and debate, as well as recommended reading to do between sessions to develop students' research and analysis skills as well as their knowledge of the subject area. There will be optional written work or an optional presentation to the group, which helps students to continue their exploration of the topic independently, as well as sharpening their writing and/or presentation skills. This course aims to support students working at GCSE+ level. Students working outside the traditional UK system can use this course to earn high school credit by fulfilling (optional) coursework. This will include reading and short pieces of written work. *** IMPORTANT PAYMENT INFORMATION *** The cost for the course is £66. Instead of booking through the TMU website, please pay the course tutor directly: 1. Via BACS transfer - please email thinkers.jo@protonmail.com to receive an invoice 2. Or via PayPal to: jo.cogan@protonmail.com Please specify in your payment reference what it is for, eg. 'Tom B. Classics Book Club' If you are a new student, please also email me - thinkers.jo@protonmail.com to let me know that you have booked, and let me know the student's name and any relevant information such as SEND. TMU T&Cs apply.