Greek History

Ancient Greek History

CLAS-C 386 (24367)/HIST-C 386 (25137)/HIST-H 509(25138) Fall 2005

Tu-Th 11-12:15, Science Building (LD) 014, IUPUI

Dr. Robert F. Sutton, Jr.

Professor of Classical Studies

Cavanaugh 545; 274-2497

e-mail: rfsutton@iupui.edu; mailbox: CA 545

Office hours: Tu 12:30-5; W 12-3; Th 1-5 & by appointment

Secretary (World Languages & Cultures Languages): Cavanaugh 545,274-0062

A survey of Greek history in the first millennium BC, emphasizing the era of the independent city-states, with a brief glance atprehistory. The basic structure of political and military events is viewed against the cultural and intellectual background from which they arose and which they in turn helped to shape. Emphasis is placed on understanding the variety and nature of the ancient sources on which all modern reconstructions depend. While the course touches on all of the Principles of Undergraduate Learning, it will especially develop students’ critical thinking, communication skills, integration of knowledge, and understanding culture and society.

Required Texts and Resources

I. Morris and B. B Powell, The Greeks. History, Culture, and Society, Pearson, 2006 [sic].

M. Lang, rev. J. Camp, The Athenian Citizen. Democracy in the Athenian Agora, American School of Classical Studies at Athens,2004.

Herodotus, The Histories, trans. de Sélincourt, rev. Merincola, Penguin, 2003.

Thucydides, The Peloponnesian War, trans. Warner, Penguin, 1972.

Plutarch, The Age of Alexander, trans. Scott-Kilvert, Penguin, 1997 (for Agesilaus, Alexander)

Tichenor packet of course readings containing:

N. Cahill, “Olynthus and Town Planning,” Classical World 93 (2000)497-515.

Also required for graduate students (recommended for undergraduates):

D. Stockton, The Classical Athenian Democracy, Oxford U P, 1990.

P. Cartledge, Spartan Reflections, U California P, 2001.

Students may also consult Perseus, available in the Multi-media Language ResourceCenter (MLRC) in CA 319 (278-2277) and at http://www.perseus.tufts.edu.

For general reference see the Classics Subject Areapage found under C on the University Library home page (http://www.ulib.iupui.edu/subjectareas/classics/home.html). A few basic works will be placed on Reserve to supplement items in the non-circulating Reference collection.

Requirements

Attendance. Regular attendance isrequired and roll will be taken. Frequent absences (more than 10%) will adversely affect grades. Class participation contributes 5% ofthe grade.

Source Reports. Two brief written evaluations of select ancient texts (each worth 10%)will contribute 20% of the final grade. There are five possible choices; students must write on either Herodotus (September 29) or Thucydides (November 8) plus another author.

In two to three typed pages briefly describe the source and assess its value and limitations as historical evidence. Discuss the source’s subject and scope, noting both what it includes and omits, consider the chronological, geographical, and personal information provided, collect evidence of the author’s sources, and assess his outlook and biases. A form will be provided to help assemble this information. Modern works may be consulted (providing proper citation), but more attention should be devoted to a close reading of the source itself and to supporting conclusions with references to its text. Each must be submitted at the start of class for which it is assigned. No late submissions will be accepted without a valid excuse approved in advance.

Discussion. The class will divide into small groups five times to discuss material covered in the Source Reports. Students will receive one percentage point for participating in four of these discussions (one absence is permitted), and 1% for serving as scribe and submitting a summary of the group’s discussion at the end of class. Latecomers receive only partial credit.

Research Project A research project, worth 25% of the final grade, is due at the start of class on November 29. It will investigate a topic selected in consultation with the instructor; a list of topics will be distributed. All topics must be approved in advance; a detailed proposal with bibliography must be submitted by November 1. Failure to obtain written approval and heed comments may adversely affect the grade.

Papers should be 7 to 10 typed pages in length; theyshould make use of several ancient and modern sources, including materialavailable in Perseus, on Reserve, and in Reference. They mustinclude a proper bibliography and standard system of citation, with illustrations if needed. The articles by Cahill and Sutton provide models for format. Papers will be graded equally for content and the quality of writing. For help with theme chanics of research, organization, and format consult the Writing Center in Cavanaugh 427, 274-2049 long before the paper is due. Papers will not be accepted late except with valid excuse; early submissions are encouraged.

Exams A midterm exam administered in class on Thursday October 6 is worth 20%. The final exam, scheduledon Tuesday December 13 at 1-3 pm is worth 25%. Both will include short answer and essay questions.

Graduate Students will complete the same assignments but will (1) compare Athens and Sparta, and what is known about them based on Stockton and Cartledge; due November 1, ca. 10 pages long, worth 20 points;(2) prepare a more extensive research paper 10 to 15 pages in length, worth 30 points. Grades will be calculated on a base of125 points

Grading The final grade will be calculated as follows. Steady improvement andother circumstances may justify deviation from a strictly numeric award of the grade.

Assignment	Undergrad	Graduate
Discussion & Participation (@5%)	10%	10 points
Source Reports (2 @10%)	20	20
Athens/Sparta Comparison	--	20
Research Paper:	25	30
Midterm Exam	20	20
Final Exam	25	25
Total	100%	125 points

Plagiarism (presenting another’s work as your own)and other forms of dishonesty will result in no credit for the assignment; notification will be made to the appropriate deans. Repeat offenders will fail the course. See the IUPUI Bulletin and the IU Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct.

Honors credit can be arranged with the IUPUI Honors Program (LY 3140; 274-2660).

Students with disabilities should register with Adaptive Educational Services, CA 001E, 274-3241 for assistance.

The Office of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) in UN 418 (274-2548;capsindy@iupui.edu) helps students with a variety of problems affecting their performance. The new Student Advocate Jennifer Thompson can also help with personal and academic problems. Her office is UC 002, phone 278-7594, stuadvoc@iupui.edu; http://www.life.iupui.edu/advocate/ Do not be shy about seeking help when needed.

For your own protection, keep backup copies of all work submitted for grading and save all gradedwork until the final grade is posted.

Tentative Schedule

Assignments should be completed before the class for which they are assigned. Assignments and dates are subject to change with prior notice. Announcements and updates will be posted on Oncourse (http://oncourse.iu.edu/) with copies of the syllabus and handouts.

Ancient historians are cited by book and section (1.5= Book I, section 5), with pages of the Penguin editions.

1. Th Aug. 25. Introduction.

2. Tu Aug. 30 Geography, etc. Morris & Powell, chapters 1,2

(W Aug. 31 end of Drop-Add)

3. Th Sept1. Ancient Greek Society. Morris & Powell, chapter 3

4. TuSept. 6. Prehistory and Dark Age. Morris& Powell, chapters 4, 5.

5. ThSept. 8. Homer & Myth. Morris &Powell, chapters 6, 7

6. Tu Sept. 13. Archaic Greece. Morris &Powell, chapters 8, 9.

(Deadline for Credit/Audit and Pass/Fail)

7. Th Sept. 15. Archaic Sparta. Morris & Powell, chapter 10 to p. 204

8. Tu Sept. 20. Archaic Athens. Morris & Powell, finish chapter 10; Herodotus 5.69-78 [Cleisthenic reforms; pp. 336-40]; Lang, mapp. 8.

9. Th Sept. 22. Persian Wars I. Morris &Powell, chapter 11; Herodotus, 7.1-62[Persian Advance, pp. 412-439], 138-145 [Greek Response; pp. 460-64], 201-231[Battle of Thermopylae; pp. 486-96]; optional: 6.94-124 [Battle of Marathon; pp 394-404]

10. Tu Sept. 27. Persian Wars II. Morris & Powell, chapter 12; Herodotus, 8.40-112 [Battle of Salamis; pp 513-40].

11. Th Sept. 29. Herodotus Source Paper and Discussion 1 based on the passages assigned and his own introduction, 1.1-5 (pp. 3-5)

12. Tu Oct.4 Review

13. Th Oct. 6. MIDTERM EXAMINATION Come on time.

14. Tu Oct. 11. The Fifty Years. Morris &Powell, chapter 13; Lang; Thucydides 1. 89-93 [Themistoclean walls; pp. 87-91]

15. Th Oct. 13. Classical Culture & Society;Morris & Powell, chapter 14; review chapter 3.

16. Tu Oct. 18. Source Paper and Discussion2 on Lysias 1. “On the Murder of Eratosthenes” and Antiphon 6. “On the Chorus Boy” (readings)

(Last day to withdraw with automatic W)

17. Th Oct. 20. Athenian Drama. Morris & Powell, chapter 15. Discuss paper topics.

18. Tu Oct. 25. Source Paper and Discussion 3 on Aristophanes, Wasps(readings)

19. Th Oct. 27. Archaeological Evidence. N. Cahill, “Olynthus & Greek Town Planning” and Sutton , “Family Portraits…”(readings)

20. Tu Nov.1. Peloponnesian War I. Morris &Powell, chapter 16 to p. 343; Thucydides 1.66-88 [speeches at Sparta], 139-end [final resolve; pp. 115-23]; 2.1-9, 13-17 [outbreak; pp. 124-29, 132-36], 2.34-65 [Funeral Oration, Plague, death of Pericles; pp. 143-64]; 3.36-50 [Mytilinean Debate; pp. 212-23], 3.69-85[Corcyrean civil war; pp. 236-45].

Submit detailed Research Project proposal with bibliography

21. Th Nov.3. Peloponnesian War II. Morris & Powell, finish chapter 16; Thucydides, 5.18-19 [text of the Peace of Nikias; pp. 358-360]; 6.6-61 [launching the Sicilian Expedition, with digression on the Tyrant Slayers; pp. 412-449].

22. Tu Nov. 8. Source Paper and Discussion 4 on Thucydides based on the passages assigned and his own introduction, 1.1-23 (pp. 35-49).

23. Th Nov. 10. The Fourth Century. Morris & Powell, chapters 17, 18; Plutarch, Agesilaus

24. Tu Nov. 15. Macedonia I: Philip. Morris & Powell, chapter 19to p. 412.

(Lastday to withdraw from classes)

25. Th Nov. 17. Macedonia II: Alexander. Morris& Powell, finish chapter 19; Plutarch, Alexander.

26. Tu Nov. 22. Source Paper and Discussion 5 on Plutarch, Alexander

Nov. 24 Thanksgiving Day (No class)

27. Tu Nov. 29. Hellenistic I. Morris &Powell, chapter 20; optional: Plutarch, Demetrius

Research Project due.

28. Th Dec.1 Hellenistic Culture. Morris &Powell, chapter 21

29. Tu Dec. 6. Hellenistic II. Roman Conquest. Morris & Powell, chapters 22, 23.

30. Th Dec. 8 Conclusion and Review

Tues Dec. 13 1-3 pm. FINAL EXAMINATION. Come on time.

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