CLAS0331A-S18
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.
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.
- Term:
- Spring 2018
- Location:
- Twilight Hall 302(AXT 302)
- Schedule:
- 1:45pm-2:35pm on Monday, Wednesday (Feb 12, 2018 to May 14, 2018)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Jane Chaplin
- Subject:
- Classics
- Department:
- Classics
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- CMP EUR HIS LIT
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- CLAS0331B-S18 *
HIST0331A-S18
HIST0331B-S18
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22193
- Subject Code:
- CLAS
- Course Number:
- 0331
- Section Identifier:
- A