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The Archaeology of Ancient Greece

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
MoWeFr 11a.m. – 11:50a.m.
University Hall Y04-4120 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
MoWeFr 11a.m. – 11:50a.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4120
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course provides a survey of Greek archaeology and history from the Bronze Age through the Classical Era. Students are introduced to the methods and aims of archaeology. The course begins with the Minoan and Mycenaean eras; the Dark Age and emergency of the full Hellenic era are treated, with emphasis on the city-states of the Greeks. The course makes extensive use of images and surveys the art and architecture of the Greeks in the context of primary literary sources.

Prerequisites

One 200-level or higher Classics course or one 200-level History course or permission of the instructor

Guest registration opens August 18

Course Details