Greek History and Culture: From Homer to Alexander the Great (211-0-1)
Instructors
Angharad Darden
Ann Catherine Corbitt
Alison Shelby Choi
Meeting Info
Lutkin Hall: Mon, Wed 12:30PM - 1:50PM
Overview of class
This course will serve as an introduction to the history, culture, and peoples of the Ancient Greek world between the age of Homer (c. 7th century BCE) and the death of Alexander the Great (323 BCE). Our emphasis will be on social, political, artistic, and intellectual developments across the period. We will pay special attention to the unique nature of ancient Athenian democracy as well as the politics and culture of other city-states, including Sparta. Our primary sources will be literary, but we will also examine evidence from ancient art and archaeology for unique insights into ancient people's lives, ideas, and values.
Class Materials (Required)
Herodotus, Strassler, R. B., & Purvis, A. L. (2009). The Landmark Herodotus: The Histories (1st Anchor Books ed.). Anchor Books. ISBN: 978-1400031146
Robert B. Strassler ed., The Landmark Thucydides: A Comprehensive Guide to the Peloponnesian War (New York, 1998) ISBN: 978-0684827902
Class Attributes
Historical Studies Distro Area
Interdisciplinary Distro-rules apply
Literature & Fine Arts Distro Area
Ethics & Values Distro Area
Associated Classes
DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-319: Wed 4:00PM - 4:50PM
DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-343: Fri 9:00AM - 9:50AM
DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-331: Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM
DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-331: Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM