Middlebury

CLAS 0331

Sparta And Athens

Sparta and Athens
For over 200 years, Athens and Sparta were recognized as the most powerful Greek city-states, and yet one was a democracy (Athens), the other an oligarchy (Sparta). One promoted the free and open exchange of ideas (Athens); one tried to remain closed to outside influence (Sparta). This course studies the two city-states from the myths of their origins through their respective periods of hegemony to their decline as imperial powers. The goal is to understand the interaction between political success and intellectual and cultural development in ancient Greece. 2 hrs. lect., 1 hr. disc.
Subject:
Classics
Department:
Classics
Division:
Humanities
Requirements Fulfilled:
CMP EUR HIS LIT
Equivalent Courses:
HIST 0331

Sections

Spring 2025

CLAS0331A-S25 Lecture (Chaplin)
CLAS0331Y-S25 Discussion (Chaplin)
CLAS0331Z-S25 Discussion (Chaplin)

Spring 2021

CLAS0331A-S21 Lecture (Chaplin)
CLAS0331X-S21 Discussion (Chaplin)
CLAS0331Y-S21 Discussion (Chaplin)
CLAS0331Z-S21 Discussion (Chaplin)

Spring 2018

CLAS0331A-S18 Lecture (Chaplin)
CLAS0331B-S18 Lecture (Chaplin)
CLAS0331X-S18 Discussion (Chaplin)
CLAS0331Y-S18 Discussion (Chaplin)
CLAS0331Z-S18 Discussion (Chaplin)

Spring 2013

CLAS0331A-S13 Lecture (Chaplin)
CLAS0331B-S13 Lecture (Chaplin)
CLAS0331X-S13 Discussion (Chaplin)
CLAS0331Y-S13 Discussion (Chaplin)
CLAS0331Z-S13 Discussion (Chaplin)

Spring 2008

CLAS0331A-S08 Lecture (Chaplin)
CLAS0331X-S08 Discussion (Chaplin)
CLAS0331Y-S08 Discussion (Chaplin)
CLAS0331Z-S08 Discussion (Chaplin)