This course provides an overview of the major periods and achievements of the Classical period and introduces students to the techniques used by scholars in piecing together a picture of the ancient past. Students will learn how the study of material remains through the science of archeology is combined with the study of written records to provide an overall picture of Greco-Roman civilization, stressing the debt contemporary Western civilization owes to this era. Students must pass this course, before taking a 200 or 300 level Classics course.
332-115-DW
Greco-Roman Tradition
3 - 0 - 3
45
Description for Course:
The course aims to give the student an overview of the major periods and achievements of the Greco-Roman civilization, with special emphasis on the reading of literature in translation. The student is made aware of the originality of the Greco-Roman achievement and the debt owed to it by subsequent Western civilization. A criterion in the choice of texts for study is the influence they have exercised on the later Western tradition. For the purpose of this survey, Greco-Roman antiquity will be divided into six periods. From each period are drawn writings that are representative of the major forms of literature of the ancient world.
332-221-DW
Egyptian Legacy
3 - 0 - 3
45
Description for Course:
Focusing on the lost world of the Egyptians, this course will explore the contribution of Egyptian civilization through the advancement of knowledge and technology. By studying archaeological and written sources the course will explore the political, religious, social and economic legacy of this society, including its class structure and the role of women. The course will also highlight the contribution made by Egypt to other Mediterranean civilizations.
332-305-DW
Conflict in the Ancient World
3 - 0 - 3
45
Description for Course:
This course examines mythological, political and social conflict in the Ancient World. Students will examine concepts of religion, nationalism, class and gender using primary and secondary sources such as cultural artifacts, historical accounts and academic analysis. Students will also approach conflict in the Ancient World by applying several methodologies, including textual analyses and comparative history.
332-311-DW
Ancient World Archaeology
3 - 0 - 3
45
Description for Course:
This course allows students to understand how Social Science uses archaeology as a form of investigation to piece together the Ancient World. The specific competencies to be acquired by students on successful completion of the course include the ability to: identify the important discoveries and recognize what the study of these archaeological remains tell us of each society; to study trends, methods, and concepts used in each archaeological find; to apply knowledge of these techniques in examining archaeological evidence leading to a better understanding of the Ancient World.
