2009 Fall CLST 11S-02
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 02 Primary Instructor Charles,Celina Anne Prerequisites
Synopsis of course content
In this course we will trace the development of Greek
civilization from its beginnings in prehistory until Rome’s
conquest of Greek Egypt in the first century BCE. We will
explore the social institutions, personae, and culture that
the Greeks created and observe the manner in which they
affected and were affected by the peoples whom they
encountered. Our readings will come primarily from Greek
poets, historians, biographers, and the everyday Greek
craftsmen and artisans. We will supplement these texts with
art and archaeological evidence as well as with readings
from modern scholarship and possibly a film or two. Our
primary concern will be to understand the factors that
informed, influenced and changed Greek society.
Textbooks
TBA
Assignments
Daily reading and discussion.
Exams
Mid-term & final; Quizzes.
Term Papers
Two or three short papers (3 pages long).
Grade to be based on
Participation, papers, quizzes and exams.
Additional Information
none
