HIS 3209 - Ancient History:Greece and Rome

Institution:

The College of Saint Scholastica

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Description:

4 cr. This course is an introduction to Greek and Roman history, focusing on the distinctive features of each culture and the construction of Greek and Roman identity. We will examine the ways Greeks (especially Athenians) and Romans identifiedwhat itmeant to be either Greek or Roman. Both societies built up a selfimage in two different ways: by comparison with others and by critical reflection. The Athenians compared themselves to the Persians and Spartans in order to create and solidify their own national identity,but they also reflected on themselves through philosophy, tragedy, and comedy. The Romans also developed a national consciousness through comparisonwith others, especially the Carthaginians, Gauls, Britons, and Germans. However, the Romanswereweaker than the Athenians in critical reflection on their own identity. The course will be based on primary texts.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.css.edu

Phone Number:

(218) 723-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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