This paper is a survey course and focuses on an outline study of Four Ancient Civilisations, namely the Greek, Roman, Persian and the Chinese civilisations that contributed to the making of the Classical world. The main aim of this course is to familiarise the students with the core features of each of these civilisations and explain the landmark achievements and their legacy that continues to be felt even today. It would also survey the unique historical trajectories and achievements of each of these civilisations and trace the main developments in the political, social and cultural field. Finally, the course would end by trying to understand the decline of each of these civilisations and the end of the classical period.

Demonstrate a coherent and systematic understanding of various civilizations in the ancient world. (Remembering and understanding)
2. Employ the different methods of analyzing the different civilizations. (Applying)
3. Communicate the major elements of the ancient civilizations and their views and ideas with clarity of thought, lucidity of expression and logical rigour. (Applying)
4. Demonstrate critical and reflective thinking, by contextualizing the examples from ancient civilizations. (Apply Analyse, and Evaluate)
5. Analyse problems, approach them from diverse points of view, offer multiple solutions and assess proposed solutions regarding the spread of civilizations. (Analyse, Evaluate and Create)
6. They would be able to display independent thinking, adopt positions of their own regarding the current issues in the history of civilizations and create ideas that respond to issues of civilizations. (Creating)
 

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