ANCIENT 215

Special Topic: Hellenistic Society

Please note: this is archived course information from 2023 for ANCIENT 215.

Description

The Hellenistic Period from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra VII is a complex and fascinating era of cultural contact and exchange. We will consider the narrative of this dynamic period and explore the intersection of Greek, Egyptian, Achaemenid, Near Eastern, and Roman traditions, in the vast regions ruled by Alexander’s successors through the lenses of structures, places, ideas, and anxieties.

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline for ANCIENT 215.

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Availability 2023

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Points

ANCIENT 215: 15 points

Prerequisites

15 points at Stage I in Classical Studies and Ancient History, and 30 points passed.

Restrictions

ANCIENT 315