2009 Fall CLST 11S-01
Bulletin Course Description The culture of the ancient Greeks from the Bronze Age to Alexander the Great: art, literature, history, philosophy, and religion. Not open to students who have had, or are taking, Classical Studies 53/153. Instructor: Staff
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Title GREEK CIVILIZATION Department CLST Course Number 2009 Fall 11S Section Number 01 Primary Instructor Miller,Joseph Gresham Prerequisites
Synopsis of course content
Students in this course will study Greek civilization (1700-323 BC), with emphasis on primary sources in translation. We will read texts from Homer, Herodotus, Plato, and Plutarch, along with selected pieces of modern scholarship. Students will be responsible for (1) attending class prepared to ask questions, (2) 4 three-page response-papers, (3) a midterm, and (4) a final.
Textbooks
TBA
Assignments
Daily reading and discussion.
Exams
Midterm and Final.
Term Papers
Four three-page response papers.
Grade to be based on
Participation, mid-term, final, response papers.
Additional Information
none
