ANCH 602 - Athenian Economy

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University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Cohen. This course will examine the material and social culture of classical Athens. Through a close reading of original sources (primarily court presentation and comic productions) and through the evaluation of modern studies, we will seek to understand the societal,familial, economic, religious and sexual dimensions of the Athenian life, and to evaluate the alleged dictorial dominance of this society by the small minority of male "citizens." The class will deal with such topics as the legal, social and fiancial position of wealthy slaves and business women; the clandestine economy of tax evasion and bank fraud; the political and economic content of male and female prostitution. The entire seminar will study certain core materials, and individual students will report on selected subjects. Admission is open to those with a reading knowledge of ancient Greek and/or some expertise in social science discipline broadly-defined (such as history, gender studies, economics, anthropology or law).

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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