CL2367 Greek History I
The course is a detailed study of selected topics from the Archaic period. Topics may include political systems from tyranny to democracy, the development of law and literacy, war and empire, and social issues such as slavery.
- Module Organisers:
- Dr. Shane Wallace, Dr Suzanne O'Neill
- Lecturer:
- Dr Suzanne O'Neill
- Duration:
- One Term (Sept-Dec)
- Contact Hours:
- 16 lectures (2 per week), 3 seminars
- Weighting:
- 5 ECTS
- Assessment:
- Continuous assessment (two written assignments)
Introductory Reading
- Dillon, M. and Garland, L., Ancient Greece: Social and historical documents from archaic times to the death of Socrates, Second Edition, London, 1994
- Robinson, E., Ancient Greek Democracy: readings and sources, 2003.
- Rhodes, P. J., The Greek City States, London, 1988.
- Fornara, C. W., Archaic times to the end of the Peloponnesian War, Second Edition, 1983.
- Crawford, M. and Whitehead, D., Archaic and Classical Greece, 1983.
- Austin, M., and Vidal-Naquet, P., Economic and Social History of Ancient Greece 1972.
- Hornblower, S., The Greek World, 479-323 BC, 4th edition, 2011.
- Rhodes, P. J., A History of the Classical Greek World, 2nd edition, 2010.
- Marincola, J., Greek Historians, 2001.
Learning Outcomes
On successful conclusion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate:
- Sound knowledge of the history and geography of the Greek world
- Knowledge of, and ability to analyse critically, the primary textual sources relevant to the module
- Familiarity with other types of relevant evidence (inscriptions, coins, archaeology) and ability to integrate them with the textual evidence
- Familiarity with, and ability to evaluate, the major theoretical approaches, debates and scholarship relevant to the module topics
- Ability to discuss the above, both orally and in writing, in a clear and scholarly manner, and to work effectively in teams