Course Approval for Course in Classics
Department:
Classics
Course Number: 300
Course Title:
The Golden Age of Athens
Division: Humanities
Distribution Requirement:
Yes
Catalog Description:
An intensive and interdisciplinary approach to one of the most
seminal periods in western history: the Age of Perkiles. Called
the "Golden Age of Athens," this period bequeathed to
western culture ethical philosophy, the ideals of democracy, the
classical style as perfected in the Parthenon, and masterpieces
of tragedy and history. Students will read the literature of the
time, study Athens' monuments and art, and come to understand
how, under the driving force of one person, all these disciplines
interacted with each other.
Prerequisites:
Classics 231 or consent of instructor.
Course Description:
An intensive and interdisciplinary approach to one of the most
seminal periods in western history: the Age of Perkiles. Called
the "Golden Age of Athens," this period bequeathed to
western culture ethical philosophy, the ideals of democracy, the
classical style as perfected in the Parthenon, and masterpieces
of tragedy and history. Students will read the literature of the
time, study Athens' monuments and art, and come to understand
how, under the driving force of one person, all these disciplines
interacted with each other.
The
course will be divided into major areas:
I. The development of "democracy."
II. History of the Mediterranean World at the time.
--Persian Wars
--Growth of the Athenian Empire
III. Intellectual Trends in Natural Science and Philosophy (Hippocrates,
nomos and physis, sophists)
IV. Literature: Tragedy, Comedy, History, oratory,and Philosophical
Writing
V. Art and Architecture
VI. Social Life: Gendered Society
VII. Ancient and Modern Legacy of the Golden Age of Athens.
Texts:
Bernard Knox, Norton Classical Literature
Hippocrates, Hippocratic Writing
Blundell, Women of Ancient Greece
Class: Seminar style
Writing: Journal and
Research Paper
Staffing Implications:
To be taught with existing staff.
Rationale:
In keeping with the strategic plan developed for the classics
program, this course builds upon established courses and allows
students to take a more interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary approach
to one of the most important periods in western history. Thus
it is in keeping with current trends at the College and fulfills
many of the stated mission goals on page 3 of the 2000-2002 catalog.
Also fills in one the areas underrepresented in our curriculum.
Submitted by:
Chris Renaud
Follows format established by CPC at
http://ulysses.carthage.edu/governance/cpc
