CLS 395-01 - Advanced Special Topic: Civic Identity in the Ancient Greek World

4 credits (Spring)

This interdisciplinary course examines how civic identity was shaped for the Athenians and Spartans in the period 750-323 BCE. It explores comparatively the values which governed the Athenian and Spartan citizen’s behavior, his civic and military obligations, and his relationship with the gods. The coexistence of women and slaves with the male citizenry is also considered. We will also study the topography and archaeology of Athens and Sparts, the role of interntational religious sanctuaries–Olympia and Delphi–in the civic life of these cities. As part of this course, students will study the topography and material remains of Athens and Sparta in Greece during the week directly after Commencement. Students planning to participate in the course-embedded travel component of this course, will be required to pay a $400 participation fee (most other required travel expenses will be covered). This fee will be payable at the Cashier’s Office, by cash or check, and will be due by January 29, 2016. If payment of this fee causes you financial concern, please contact Gretchen Zimmermann in the Financial Aid Office to discuss loan options to cover this additional cost for attendance.

Prerequisite: CLS 255, HIS 255, PHI 263, POL 263, CLS 263, GRE 301, GRE 302, GRE 303, GRE 304, GRE 305, or prior completion of or concurrent enrollment in CLS 248 or ART 248.
Instructor: Cummins