Instructor (s): John Leonard

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1 Instructor (s): John Leonard Course Title: Monuments Series: Archaeology of Ancient Athens Course Code: IGMM CSAR 301S Subject: Classical Studies, Archaeology, History, Art History Credits: 3 Semester/Term: Spring Fall Summer Course Description: Students will be taught Greek and Roman archaeology and art history with a specific concentration on the unique archaeological sites and artifacts preserved in Athens--the cultural center of ancient Greek civilization. The course covers the growth of Athens from the late 2 nd millennium BC to the 5 th /6 th Century A.D., from the Late Bronze Age Mycenaean fortification of the Acropolis through the early Byzantine era when Athens became a Christian city. Particular emphasis is placed on the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods (6 th 2 nd Centuries B.C.). Major themes for the course include the development of democracy, philosophy, drama, architecture, and art; the influence of Athens and Sparta on Greek affairs; Greek religion and the roles of sanctuaries; and daily life in ancient Athens. Following an orientation to Greek and particularly Athenian history--which focuses on the rise of city-states, democracy, and imperialism--students will be introduced firsthand through on-site and classroom presentations to the archaeological and artistic evidence for ancient Greek civilization preserved in and around Athens. On-site classes will be conducted in the archaeological sites and museums of Athens--the Acropolis, New Acropolis Museum; Athenian Agora, National Archaeological Museum; Theater of Dionysus, Temple of Olympeion Zeus, and the monuments of Roman Athens. Excursions outside Athens will include Eleusis, Delphi, Corinth, and a sunset visit to the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion. Arcadia University The College of Global Studies 1

2 Course Requirements: Required Text J. G. Pedley, Greek Art & Archaeology, 4th edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, ISBN: ; Cost: To Be Determined. Course Packs (provided by the Instructor) Assignments Course Requirements Percentages 1. FOUR Quizzes (10% each) 40 % 2. ONE On-site report 20 % 3. Final examination 25 % 4. Class participation 15 % Total 100% All field trips both in Athens and excursions outside are mandatory. Despite the rigors of the course and the intense experience of group living and studying in Athens, students are expected to be cheerful, polite, and respectful remembering that they are team members, visitors, guests, and foreign ambassadors. You are embarking on an experience you will often think back on, so relax, absorb, enjoy and Kalí Epiticheía (May you have Great Success)! Learning Outcomes and/or Expected Student Competencies: On completion of the course, students should be able to: Learning Outcomes 1. Describe and discuss the history of ancient Athens from its foundation to its decline. 2. Describe the topography of ancient Athens and its most important monuments. 3. Demonstrate familiarity with the different methods of research involved in the study of antiquity. Arcadia University The College of Global Studies 2

3 Course Outline: Session Topic Session 1 Athens program begins: Orientation 1 st reading assignment Field Study: Walking tour to panoramic Lykavitos Hill Session 2 Introduction to course (historical overview; methodologies; contemporary relevance of ancient history, archaeology). Session 3 2 nd reading assignment Field Study: Visit Athenian Agora Lecture: Mycenaeans; Archaic city-states; rise of democracy QUIZ 1. 3 rd reading assignment Field Study: Visit to National Museum Session 4 4 th reading assignment Field Study: Visit to Eleusis (half-day excursion). Session 5 Lecture: Athens, Sparta; Peloponnesian War QUIZ 2. 5 th reading assignment Field Study: Visit to Acropolis, Hill of Muses, Pnyx. Session 6 6th reading assignment: Field Study: Visit to New Acropolis Museum Session 7 QUIZ 3. 7th reading assignment Field Study: Visit to Delphi (2-day excursion) Session 8 8 th reading assignment: Field Study: Visit to Delphi Session 9 Lecture: Hellenistic Greece; Alexander; The Romans. Session 10 QUIZ 4. 9 th reading assignment: Field Study: Visit to South Slope (Odeion, Asklepeion, Theatre of Dionysus, Lysikrates Monument). Lecture: Greek national identity 10 th reading assignment: Field Study: Visit to Corinth (half-day excursion). Arcadia University The College of Global Studies 3

4 Session 11 Session 12 Session 13 Field Study: Visit to Roman Monuments (Olympeion, Arch & Library of Hadrian; Roman Agora). Beach trip; sunset visit to Thorikos & Temple of Poseidon at Sounion (half-day excursion). Field Study: Visit to Kerameikos Lecture: Review FINAL EXAM Other Policies: Expectations Professional behavior is expected of all students. This includes preparation for classes, on-time attendance at classes, attendance at all group sessions and appropriate participation in the form of attentiveness and contributions to the course. Respect for the academic process is the major guiding principle for professional behavior and extends to all communications, including . Attendance/Participation Prompt attendance, full preparation, and active participation in class discussions are expected from every student in every class session. Course Policies For communications, students must use their Arcadia University account. Students are responsible for any information provided by or through Intranet postings. Plagiarism Representation of another s work or ideas as one s own in academic submissions is plagiarism, and is cause for disciplinary action. Cheating is actual or attempted use of resources not authorized by the instructor(s) for academic submissions. Students caught cheating in this course will receive a failing grade. Fabrication is the falsification or creation of data, research or resources to support academic submissions, and cause for disciplinary action. Late or Missed Assignments Will not be accepted for grading. Arcadia University The College of Global Studies 4

5 Students with Disabilities Persons with documented disabilities requiring accommodations to meet the expectations of this course should disclose this information while enrolling into the program, and before leaving the United States so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Prerequisites: One class in ancient studies/greek history. This prerequisite may be satisfied by completing the provided introductory reading list prior to the beginning of the program. Country and Program Connection: This joint Italy-Greece program is taught at the Arcadia University centers in Athens (Greece), Rome (Italy) and Syracuse (Sicily). Mediterranean Myths & Monuments: Athens - Rome - Sicily program gives students of Archaeology, Art History or Classical studies or any student interested in the classical world the opportunity to experience an unique historical and archaeological journey visiting the most important sites of Greece, Italy and Sicily Magna Graecia or "Greater Greece" one of the key areas that the Greeks controlled between the 8th and the 3rd century B.C. At the end of the program students will gain a better understanding of the history, culture, art and society of the ancient Mediterranean world. This 9-credit program satisfies requirements in the areas of Classical Studies/Archaeology/Art History and includes a series of fieldtrips/museum visits in Athens, Rome and Syracuse and the following three classes: 3-credit class in Athens: Monuments series: Archaeology of Ancient Athens (IGMM CS AR 301) 3-credit class in Rome: Monuments series: Archaeology of Ancient Rome (IGMM CS AR 302) 3-credit class in Sicily: Monuments series: Archaeology of Ancient Sicily (IGMM CS AR 303) Arcadia University The College of Global Studies 5