HIST 5291 - Ancient Greece

Begins with the emergence of the ancient Greeks of the Mycenaean Age and Homer’s epics, moving on to the emergence of city-states with a focus on Athens and Sparta. Will also cover political and military history from the Persian wars to the conquests of Alexander the Great. Students will also learn about the society and culture of ancient Greece, including topics such as slavery, women’s lives, religion and philosophy. Assigned reading includes histories, poems, philosophy, and dramatic works, as well as visual arts and archaeological evidence.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

Students will be critical readers of both primary and secondary sources, and will use both types of evidence in their written work.
Students will improve their ability to make historical observations and arguments in discussion.
Students will improve their ability to make historical observations and arguments in written work.
Students work will reflect an understanding of the events and culture of the historical topics examined in class.