History Requirement
Fall 2024
CLAS 20105 The History of Ancient Greece
CLAS 30315 Sex and Gender in Greco-Roman Antiquity
Spring 2023
CLAS 30112 The Age of Alexander
CLAS 30117 Democracy Ancient and Modern
CLAS 30215 Crisis of the Roman Republic
Fall 2022
CLAS 10100 Ancient Greece & Rome
CLAS 20105 The History of Ancient Greece
CLAS 30315 Sex and Gender in Greco-Roman Antiquity
Spring 2022
CLAS 20203 Roman History II: the Empire
Fall 2021
CLAS 20202 - Roman History I: the Republic
CLAS 30027 - Sport and Society
CLAS 40304 - Greek Archaeology: Bronze Age and Early Classical (pending approval)
CLAS 43019 - Greek History Seminar
Spring 2021
CLAS 10030 - Eternal Rome: The Archaeology and History of the Ancient City
CLAS 30112 - The Age of Alexander
CLAS 30210 - Roman Law and Governance
CLAS 30905 - Age of Caesar
Fall 2020
CLAS 10030 Eternal Rome: Archaeology
David Hernandez
TR 9:30-10:45
Two thousand years ago, Rome was the capital of an empire stretching across the Mediterranean, from England, Spain and North Africa to Turkey, Iraq and Egypt. Built from the wealth of its expansive dominion, it was the greatest metropolis on earth, at the center of a vast web of interconnected regions and cultures. The city has remained the focus of the Catholic Church and Christianity in Europe for more than 1500 years. Since antiquity, Rome has welcomed many of the world's greatest intellectuals, artists, and historical figures. Once at the heart of the Italian Renaissance and now capital of Italy, Rome remains preeminent in the world. This course explores the art, archaeology, history, literature, and urban development of the eternal city, from its legendary Trojan origins to modern times, a period which spans almost three thousand years. The course provides a comprehensive survey of Rome, primarily through the examination of its history and material culture (e.g., architecture, inscriptions, paintings, coins, etc.). We will explore the major archaeological sites and museums, to examine how Rome's monuments and artifacts reflect the social, political, and religious outlook of Roman society over time. As the largest archaeological site in the world, Rome offers an unparalleled insight into the genesis and development of Europe'its history, art, architecture, literature, philosophies, institutions, and heritage'and thereby provides a deeper glimpse of humanity.
CLAS 20105 The History of Ancient Greece
Chris Baron
MWF 9:25-10:15
An outline introduction to the history of ancient Greece from the Bronze Age to the Roman conquest. The topics covered include the rise of the distinctive Greek city-state (the polis), Greek relations with Persia, Greek experiments with democracy, oligarchy, and empire, the great war between Athens and Sparta, the rise to power of Philip and Alexander of Macedon, and the Greeks' eventual submission to Rome. Readings include narrative, documentary, and archeological sources. The course prepares students for more detailed courses in ancient history. Offered biennially.