ANCIENT 214

Special Topic: Ancient Barbarians and Others

Description

Examines the history of the idea of the barbarian in the ancient world, case-studies of late Roman barbarian kingdoms such as the Vandals and Goths, and modern receptions of ancient ideas about barbarians and barbarity from the nineteenth century to the present.

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.

Digital Course Outlines for 2026 will be refreshed around November/December.

Availability 2026

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(s) Associate Professor Lisa Bailey

Points

ANCIENT 214: 15 points

Prerequisites

15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies, or Classical Studies and Ancient History, or GREEK 101 or LATIN 101, and 30 points passed

Restrictions

ANCIENT 314