HIST 2200 - Ancient Greece and Rome

Hours: 4
The course examines the political and cultural history of ancient Greece and Rome with a focus on changing conceptions of community and the state. Topics include the emergence of the Greek city-state and evolution of Greek democracy; the rise and fall of the Roman republic and imperial state; the development of mythic and dramatic consciousness; and the birth of new religions, philosophies, and methods of education in the ancient world. The course explores how historians use contemporary multidisciplinary tools to interpret the ancient past and how legacies from ancient Greece and Rome continue to influence modern politics and culture.

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HIST 2200 - Ancient Greece and Rome