HIST 2650 Ancient Greek History (also CLASS 2675) (GLC-AS, HST-AS) (HPE, HEU)
Monday and Wednesday: 11:15-12:05 plus Friday Discussions (3-credit course)
Professor Talia Prussin
An introduction to the history of the Greek world from Minoan prehistory to the end of the Hellenistic period. This course emphasizes connections between the Greek world and the Ancient Near East. Topics include the rise and fall of the Greek city-state, the invention of democracy, women and women’s economic rights, ancient multicultural societies, and the lives of enslaved people. Course readings include ancient texts as well as modern scholarship.
