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HIST 1421 - Greek and Roman Civilization

Syllabus

  1. Origins of Athenian Democracy
  2. Society, Art, Architecture and Religion in Greek City-states
  3. Causes and Consequences of Greek Wars
  4. Democracy in Rome
  5. Roman Wars and Conquests
  6. Roman Society
  7. Roman Religion, Art, Architecture and Philosophy
  8. Greco-Roman Civilization: Foundation for the development of the Modern world

Resources

  • 8 Discussion (15%), 8 Journal (35%), 4 Written Assignment (10%).
Task Number Percentage of Final Grade Per Item
Discussions 8 15% 1.875%
Assignments 4 10% 2.5%
Journals 8 35% 4.375%
Graded Quiz 2 25% 12.5%
Final Exam 1 15% 15%

Objectives

  • Define the growth and development of democracy in ancient Greece and Rome.
  • Compare and contrast the results and purposes of Greek wars and Roman wars.
  • Relate how much of Roman society was directly influenced by Greece.