Carol G Thomas
History of Greece from its Neolithic village origins to the present. Examines the different forms of one of the most resilient cultures in the human story. Offered: jointly with HIST 320; A.
The story of Greek history encompasses more tha nine millennia from its Neolithic village roots to the present. This course tracks its major phases focusing on element of abiding continuity as well as changes over time.
Student learning goals
Nature of the Greek world in each of its eight major phases
Understanding of basic chronology
Interpreting primary sources
Appreciating the relation to other contemporary cultures
Understanding change over time and the factors producing it
Sensing the interplay between abiding elements and their significance for contemporary Greece
General method of instruction
Lectures 4 times/week; Sections once a week focused on interpretation of assigned reading in primary sources
Interest in examining one of the most long-lived cultures in world history Readiness to participate in the working of undrstanding that situation
Class assignments and grading
Two in-class exams - each 20% of the course grade
Short weekly papers [ca. 2 pages] beginning on Monday of the second week of the quarter. Each will describe the key identifiers of the nature of Greek culture during the period investigated during the previous week. After the first paper, discussion will also include comparison of those identifiers between their beginning nature and that of the next period of time. 25%
A capstone essay addressing the cumulative change/continuity ovr time [ca. 10-12 pages]. The weekly papers together with lectures and assigned reading will contribute significantly to the final analysis. 25% Participation - 10%
Demonstration of grasp of issues addressed. Sound command of the materials. Clarity of discussion in the written work. Timeliness of submission.