Course Description
Introduction to the archaeology of the ancient Greek world, including the ancient palaces, the earliest city states, and the spread of the Hellenistic Empire.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Gain a broad familiarity with the art and architecture of ancient Greek from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic period, as well as the geography and history of the ancient Greek world.
Understand how material and visual culture fit into historical, political, and social developments, and how studying art and archaeology contribute to our knowledge of these developments.
Analyze and critique the methods archaeologists and art historians use to generate information about past cultures.
Analyze and evaluate the history of studying and collecting ancient Greek material culture and the ethical and political aspects of cultural heritage today.
Course Grading Information:
Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
2 quizzes | 10% |
3 short papers | 20% |
2 exams | 40% |
In-Class Assignments | 25% |
Discussion Reading Assignments | 15% |
Grading Scale
Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
93-100% | A |
90-92% | A- |
87-89% | B+ |
83-86% | B |
80-82% | B- |
77-79% | C+ |
73-76% | C |
70-72% | C- |
67-69% | D+ |
63-66% | D |
60-62% | D- |
0-59% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Based on in-class assignments (above)
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Neer, Richard T. Greek Art and Archaeology. (Thames and Hudson: 2011). ISBN: 978-0500288771
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.