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Carol G Thomas
HIST 320
Seattle Campus
History of Greece from its Neolithic village origins to the present. Examines the different forms of one of the most resilient cultures in the human story. Offered: jointly with EURO 320.
Class description
The story of Greek history encompasses more than nine millennia from its Neolithic village roots to the present. This course tracks its major phases focusing on elements of abiding continuity as well as changes over time.
Student learning goals
Nature of the Greek world in each of its six major phases
Understanding of basic chronology
Interpreting primary sources
Appreciating the relation to other contemporary cultures
Understanding change over time and the factors producing it
Sensing the interplay between abiding elements and their significance for contemporary Greece
General method of instruction
Lectures 4 times/week; Sections once a week focused on interpretation of assigned reading in primary sources
Recommended preparation
Interest in examining one of the most long-lived cultures in world history Readiness to participate in the work of understanding that situation
Class assignments and grading
Two in-class exams - each 20% of the course grade Compilation of a journal tracking the basic nature of life in Greece over the 9000 years based on assigned reading in primary sources - 25% Capstone essay based on the completed journal as well as other assigned reading and lectures - 25% Participation - 10%
Demonstration of grasp of issues addressed Sound basic understanding of the information Clarity of discussion Timeliness of submission. This is a writing course.
