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Course Description
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Course Name
Athens: City, Culture, and Empire
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Host University
Maynooth University
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
Ancient Greek, Classics, European Studies, History, Philosophy
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This module begins by exploring the development of Athenian democracy; it also looks briefly at the rise of Sparta and then examines key battles against the Persian Empire which brought Athens to a position of prominence in the Greek world. The second part of the module assesses contemporary social practices and attitudes at Athens; and puts under the spotlight the extraordinary burst of creative activity which resulted in the development of philosophy, historiography (the writing of history), tragedy and comedy, law and much else ? all with the aim of providing a holistic picture of Athenian society and culture in this central period of Greek history as Athens grew from city to empire.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
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