Ancient Sparta

4.0 credits

In this course, students will explore the traditions and lasting impact of the ancient Spartans. This course will take an interdisciplinary approach that examines the Spartans through evidence of their customs, social and political structures, literature, art and architecture, history, and reception (from fifth-century Athenian tragedy to modern cinema). Students will leave the course with a firm understanding of ancient Sparta, its value as a window into the diverse identities and experiences of the ancient world, and its relevance to the modern world. The course assumes no previous knowledge of Greek antiquity.