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Class number:
3260
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Title: Life & Democracy in Athens |
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Department: First Year Sem & Colloq |
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Career: Undergraduate |
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Component: Seminar |
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Session: Regular |
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Instructor's Permission Required: Yes |
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Grading Basis: Graded |
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Units: 1.00 |
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Current enrollment: 15 |
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Available seats: 0 |
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Start date: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 |
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End date: Thursday, December 21, 2023 |
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Mode of Instruction: In Person |
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Schedule: TR: 9:25AM-10:40AM, HHN - 105 |
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Instructor(s): Risser, Martha |
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Prerequisite(s): Only first-year students are eligible to enroll in this class. |
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Distribution Requirement: Meets FirstYr Seminar Requirement |
Course Description:
Explore ancient Athens with the art, architecture, words, and material remains of the Athenians themselves, including through a Reacting to the Past role-playing game! Your roles will reflect the historical setting, drawing on primary sources to present the various businesses, homes, and viewpoints that were all part of fifth-century BCE Athens. Some players will be vigorous defenders of Athens' famous participatory democracy; others will question the wisdom of upholding the system that had plunged Athens into decades of an unwinnable war against Sparta. You will debate the pros and cons of democracy, monarchy, and oligarchy: which form of government is best, given that all are imperfect? Students collaborate and negotiate with one another in an immersive experience that transcends classroom walls. |