A particular emphasis will be placed on the remains of the Minoan civilization of Crete and the Mycenaean civilization of mainland Greece. A survey of Greek and Roman archaeological sites, their monuments and artefacts. The examination of these remains reveals the contributions of archaeology to the understanding of these two important civilizations. An examination of archaic and classical Greek history and civilization from the emergence of the polis to the fall of the Athenian empire. Main themes include the development of political institutions, warfare, and gender relations.
Emphasis is placed on historical methods and the interpretation of ancient evidence.
An examination of the history of the Hellenistic era. Main themes include the new political climate of kingship and patronage, the interaction of the Greeks with the civilizations of Egypt and the East, and the integration of new cultural ideas into Greek society. An examination of the development of Rome from a small city-state into the leading power in the Mediterranean. Main themes include the conflict between Rome and Carthage, the conquest of the Hellenistic East, and the political and social changes in Roman society. There will be an emphasis on the analysis and interpretation of primary sources in translation.