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Academic Year 2003/2004

The Aegean Bronze Age
CCIV 201 FA
Crosslistings:
ARHA 201
ARCP 201

This course is an archaeological and art-historical investigation of prehistoric Greece. Among the topics covered are the origins and identity of the ancient Greeks; the relations of Bronze Age Greece with Europe, Asia and Africa; the historicity of the Trojan War; the structure of early Greek societies; explanations for the collapse of the Bronze Age.

MAJOR READINGS

E. Vermeule, GREECE IN THE BRONZE AGE
W. Taylour, THE MYCENAEANS
M. Wood, IN SEARCH OF THE TROJAN WAR
J. Chadwick, THE MYCENAEAN WORLD

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three hourly exams, short paper (3-5 pp.)

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA CLAS    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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