Greek History I: To the End of the Classical Period

Undergraduate

This course is an illustrated survey of the historical and social development of Greek civilization from the Neolithic period (circa 6000 BC) to the death of Alexander the Great (323 BC), with particular emphasis on the political history of Athens in the sixth through fourth centuries BC. Selected readings of Greek texts in translation examine particular events or themes in greater depth. (Prerequisite: semester 3 standing or above or permission of the instructor)