This was run amazingly well in 2020 with Ben Brown. Well structured, easy to follow, user friendly (with open communication being consistent) and interesting lecture material. Assessments were alright - the presentation can either be a group pressie or done by yourself, which went well. The exam was a bit difficult in regards to it's source materials we needed to refer back to, but the take-home aspect helped significantly. Overall this is worth taking for anyone interested, even as an elective.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THEMATIC CONSISTENCY, RUN IN THE OTHER DIRECTION OF THIS UNIT. omggggggggggg Okay there was one particular guest lecturer was BRILLIANT but used zero slides, so beware. The main lecturer was a bit eh but on the plus side I am nailing my Italian accent thanks to listening to her two hours a week, so shout out to her Managed a distinction so I'm feelin pretty generous even though my tutor was THE WORST PERSON in the world - only mentioned her impending trip to Cambridge 32087529085 times - who felt the need to roll her eyes at every person's contribution and then scold us like kindergarteners for not participating in discussions. This unit was a big shrug for me. Necessary to continue onto second year ancient history units though.