CLAS2205 · Classical Studies
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
A study of the history of Greece from the Bronze Age in the second millennium BCE to the preeminence of Alexander of Macedon in the 4th century. The course will focus on such broad topics as the development of Greek social and political institutions, notions of justice, freedom, and Greek identity, relations among Greek city-states and with foreign nations, imperialism, the golden age of Greek literature, and the rise of Macedonian monarchy. Emphasis will be on the study of the ancient sources: literary, historiographic, archaeological, and epigraphic.
Course experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale.
Organization
4.9 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.4 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
4.6 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.6 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~4.5
hours per week
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Student perspective
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Nov 16, 2025 · Historical comment
Very clear and organised professor. Everything is neatly laid out on canvas and lectures are very easy to understand and digest. All exams are on canvas to take outside of class. Participation is a big part of class. Highly recommend taking it though.
Across time
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Spring 2025
1 sectionFall 2023
1 sectionSpring 2023
1 sectionFall 2021
1 section