107-233 From Villages to Cities

This course concentrates on mainland Greece in the Geometric and Archaic periods (ca. 900- ca. 500 BC), examining what we know about the archaeology of this period and what developments there have been over the last decade. The main emphasis will be on economic and social affairs, as well as material culture. The emergence of the polis system from small villages will be explored as well as the role of religious practices and temples. There is much emphasis in modern scholarship on ethnicity, which is very important for the study of the Archaic period especially.

• be skilled in critical thinking;

• possess effective written communication skills;

• have an understanding of social, ethical and cultural context.

A seminar presentation and essay of 2500 words 62.5% (due during semester) and a take-home exam of 1500 words 37.5% (due during the examination period).