SCHEDULE AND NOTES

Topic 1: Minoans, Mycenaens and Mythology

Topic 2: Dark Age, Olympics, Homer

Topic 3: Rise of the City States, Crisis

Topic 4: Civic Culture: The Golden Age

Topic 5: Crisis and Classical Philosophy

Topic 6: Hellenistic Expansion

Topic 7: The Roman Republic

Topic 8: The Pax Romana

Topic 9: Jesus of Nazareth and the New Testament

Topic 10: Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

FILMS

"Clash of the Titans"

"Gladiator"

"Passion of the Christ"

WEB

BBC: The Evolution of Man

ASSIGNMENTS

6,000 word 'Amundsen Rule' Paper, Topical Reader Responses (5)

DESCRIPTION

In the modern world there is a battle for history. This class is part of the side that is 'for history.' The story of the the classical world of Greece and Rome is linked to the greater context of human civilization. The amazing breakthroughs in all aspects of life: medicine, society, politics, science, art, humanities, literature and drama are examined. This course includes a 6,000 word writing requirement. A grade of 2 or higher must be attained. 18 class hours.

READING LIST

Durant, Will, 'The Life of Greece'.

Durant, Will, 'Caesar and Christ'.

Asimov, Isaac, 'Chronology of the World'.

OBJECTIVES

• Learn as much as possible about the history of our civilization and your place within it
• Spread your understanding to other people who would otherwise never encounter it
• Begin to see the world around you as a place you can make a difference in

GRADING

Reader Responses (5): 25%, Midterm: 25%, Research Paper: 25%, Final: 25%.