2009 Fall CLST 11S-03
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 03 Primary Instructor Lippiello,Marcello Prerequisites
Synopsis of course content
This is a seminar course focusing on Greek texts in translation, with some introduction to the material culture (art, archaeology, and inscriptions) to put the texts in their proper contexts. While we will be spending the majority of the semester covering the Archaic and Classical Periods (roughly the 8th through 4th centuries BC), some time will also be devoted to the Bronze Age and to the Hellenistic Period. Readings will be drawn from the realms of epic, lyric, drama, history, law, and philosophy. This material will be occasionally supplemented by works of modern scholarship.
Textbooks
TBA
Assignments
Daily reading and discussion; six short response essays.
Exams
Mid-term & final; 3 Quizzes.
Grade to be based on
Participation; response papers; quizzes; mid-term and final exams.
Additional Information
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