Course Summary
This course explores the history and culture of ancient Greece, from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period. Students will learn about the political, social, and cultural developments that shaped the ancient Greek world.Key Learning Points
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of ancient Greek history and culture
- Explore lesser known aspects of ancient Greek society
- Learn about the impact of ancient Greek culture on modern society
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Museum Curator
- USA: $50,000 - $70,000
- India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 6,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €30,000
- Archaeologist
- USA: $45,000 - $70,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 6,00,000
- Spain: €18,000 - €30,000
- Historian
- USA: $50,000 - $85,000
- India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 7,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €35,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the political and social developments that shaped ancient Greece
- Analyze the impact of ancient Greek culture on modern society
- Develop critical thinking and analytical skills
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of history
- Interest in ancient Greek culture
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online Course
- Self-paced
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- The Roman Empire
- The Age of Enlightenment
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Notable People in This Field
- Mary Beard
- Edith Hall
Related Books
Description
This is a survey of ancient Greek history from the Bronze Age to the death of Socrates in 399 BCE. Along with studying the most important events and personalities, we will consider broader issues such as political and cultural values and methods of historical interpretation.
Outline
- Prehistory to Homer
- Introduction: the Natural Setting, Geography and Climate
- Minoan Civilization (ca. 1800-1500 BCE)
- Mycenaean Civilization (ca. 1500-1150 BCE)
- The Dark Ages (ca. 1150-800 BCE)
- Homer 1 - Iliad
- Homer 2 - Odyssey
- Reading Assignment 1
- Reading Assignment 2
- Prehistory to Homer
- The Archaic Age (ca. 800-500 BCE)
- The Polis
- "The Greeks Overseas": Colonization
- Literacy, Lawgivers and Law Codes
- The Works of Ares - Hoplite Warfare
- New Voices, the Lyric Poets
- Hesiod: Gods and Farmers
- Reading Assignment 1
- Reading Assignment 2
- Reading Assignment 3
- Reading Assignment 4
- Reading Assignment 5
- Reading Assignment 6
- The Archaic Age
- Two City-States: Sparta and Athens
- Sparta 1- Conquest
- Sparta 2 - Consolidation and the Spartan Way of Life
- Tyrants and Sages
- Athens 1 - The Social and Economic Situation Through 600 BCE
- Athens 2 - Solon: Poetry, Politics and Economics
- Athens 3 - Peisistratos: Tyranny and Civic Identity
- Reading Assignment 1
- Reading Assignment 2
- Reading Assignment 3
- Reading Assignment 4
- Two City-States: Sparta and Athens
- Democracy. The Persian Wars
- The End of Athenian Tyranny and the Democratic Revolution
- The Reforms of Kleisthenes
- Herodotus and the Creation of Historical Writing
- Persian Wars 1 - From the Ionian Revolt (499-494 BCE) to the Battle of Marathon (490 BCE)
- "Wooden Walls": Themistocles and the Athenian fleet
- Persian Wars 2 - Endgame - to the Battles of Thermopylae and Salamis (480 BCE) and Plataea (479 BCE)
- Reading Assignment 1
- Reading Assignment 2
- Reading Assignment 3
- Reading Assignment 4
- Reading Assignment 5
- Reading Assignment 6
- Democracy. The Persian Wars
- "The Great 50 Years" (ca. 480-431 BCE)
- The Aftermath of the Persian Wars; the Delian League
- From Delian League to Athenian Empire
- Pericles: aristocrat, orator, and radical democrat
- Tragedy and Athenian civic life; Sophocles' Antigone (441 BCE)
- Women in Greek Society
- The Periclean Building Program
- Reading Assignment 1
- Reading Assignment 2
- Reading Assignment 3
- Reading Assignment 4
- Reading Assignment 5
- "The Great 50 Years" (ca. 480-431 BCE)
- The Peloponnesian War I
- "Thucydides the Athenian Wrote the War"
- The Outbreak of the War (431 BCE) and Pericles' Strategy
- Kleon, a "New Politician." The Peace of Nicias (421 BCE)
- Comedy and Athenian Civic Life
- War Resumes; the Conquest of Melos (416 BCE)
- Alcibiades: Aristocrat, General, and Libertine
- Reading Assignment 1
- Reading Assignment 2
- Reading Assignment 3
- Reading Assignment 4
- Reading Assignment 5
- Reading Assignment 6
- The Peloponnesian War I
- The End of the War, the End of the Century
- The Sicilian Expedition (416-413 BCE) and its Aftermath
- Slaves and Foreigners in Athenian Life
- The Last Years of the War; the Battles of Arginusae (406 BCE) and Aegospotami (404 BCE). The Thirty Tyrants
- Socrates
- The Fourth Century. Philip II and Alexander
- Conclusion
- Reading Assignment 1
- Reading Assignment 2
- Reading Assignment 3
- Reading Assignment 4
- The End of the War, the End of the Century
- Course Pages
- Syllabus
- Assessment and Grading
Summary of User Reviews
The Ancient Greeks course has received positive reviews from many users. Students have appreciated the informative lectures and engaging course material. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the course's comprehensive coverage of Greek history and culture. However, some users have mentioned a few cons which include poor communication from instructors and technical issues with the course platform.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Comprehensive coverage of Greek history and culturePros from User Reviews
- Informative lectures
- Engaging course material
- Thorough coverage of Greek history and culture
- Accessible to learners of all levels
- Great for anyone interested in Greek history
Cons from User Reviews
- Poor communication from instructors
- Technical issues with the course platform
- Some lectures are too long
- Course content is not always well-organized
- Limited opportunities for interaction with instructors and other learners
Andrew Szegedy-Maszak, PhD
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