Module #1 Introduction to the Hittite Empire Overview of the Hittite Empires history, geography, and culture
Module #2 The Hittite State and Its Institutions Exploration of the Hittite states structure, monarchies, and administrative systems
Module #3 Hittite Foreign Policy:A Historical Context Analysis of the Hittite Empires foreign policy during different periods of its history
Module #4 Diplomacy in the Hittite Empire:Methods and Strategies Examination of the Hittites diplomatic methods, including treaties, alliances, and correspondence
Module #5 Warfare in the Hittite Empire:Military Organization and Tactics Overview of the Hittite armys structure, tactics, and technologies
Module #6 The Hittite-Mitanni War:A Case Study In-depth analysis of the Hittite-Mitanni war, including causes, battles, and consequences
Module #7 Treaties and International Law in the Hittite Empire Analysis of the Hittites treaties and their understanding of international law
Module #8 Hittite Relations with Egypt:Diplomacy and Conflict Exploration of the complex relationship between the Hittite and Egyptian empires
Module #9 The Battle of Kadesh:A Turning Point in Hittite History Detailed examination of the Battle of Kadesh, including its causes, course, and aftermath
Module #10 Hittite Diplomacy with Vassal States Analysis of the Hittites relationships with vassal states, including Syria and Anatolia
Module #11 The Role of Royal Women in Hittite Diplomacy Examination of the significant role played by royal women in Hittite diplomacy and foreign policy
Module #12 Hittite Intelligence Gathering and Espionage Exploration of the Hittites methods of gathering intelligence and conducting espionage
Module #13 The Impact of Diplomacy on Hittite Economy and Trade Analysis of the effects of diplomacy on the Hittite economy, trade, and cultural exchange
Module #14 Warfare and Diplomacy in the Hittite Empires Border Regions Examination of the intersection of warfare and diplomacy in the Hittite Empires border regions
Module #15 The Hittite Empires Relationship with the Assyrians Analysis of the complex and often tense relationship between the Hittite and Assyrian empires
Module #16 The Decline of the Hittite Empire:Causes and Consequences Exploration of the factors leading to the decline and fall of the Hittite Empire
Module #17 The Legacy of Hittite Diplomacy and Warfare Discussion of the enduring legacy of the Hittite Empires diplomatic and military achievements
Module #18 primary Sources and Historical Analysis Examination of primary sources, including cuneiform texts and archaeological evidence, and their interpretation in historical analysis
Module #19 Case Studies in Hittite Diplomacy:Negotiations and Treaties In-depth analysis of specific case studies of Hittite diplomacy, including negotiations and treaty-making
Module #20 Hittite Warfare and Diplomacy in Comparative Perspective Comparison of the Hittite Empires diplomatic and military practices with those of other ancient civilizations
Module #21 The Representation of Diplomacy and Warfare in Hittite Art and Literature Examination of how diplomacy and warfare were represented in Hittite art and literature
Module #22 Hittite Diplomacy and International Relations:A Theoretical Approach Application of theoretical approaches to international relations to the study of Hittite diplomacy
Module #23 The Role of Ritual and Ceremony in Hittite Diplomacy Analysis of the role of ritual and ceremony in Hittite diplomacy and international relations
Module #24 Warfare and Diplomacy in the Hittite Empires Neighboring Regions Examination of the impact of warfare and diplomacy on the Hittite Empires neighboring regions
Module #25 The Hittite Empire and the Ancient Near East Analysis of the Hittite Empires place within the broader context of the ancient Near East
Module #26 New Perspectives on Hittite Diplomacy and Warfare Discussion of new research and emerging trends in the study of Hittite diplomacy and warfare
Module #27 Comparative Analysis of Hittite and Modern Diplomacy Comparison of the Hittite Empires diplomatic practices with those of modern nations
Module #28 The Impact of Hittite Diplomacy on Modern International Relations Examination of the legacy of Hittite diplomacy on modern international relations and global politics
Module #29 Teaching Hittite Diplomacy and Warfare:Pedagogical Approaches Discussion of pedagogical approaches to teaching Hittite diplomacy and warfare
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Diplomacy and Warfare in the Hittite Empire career
