Seminar: Ancient History

Prerequisite: Any 3000-level history course.

An examination of selected topics in antiquity from the earliest civilizations of the ancient near east through the fall of Rome. Topics vary but may include the fall of Bronze Age civilizations, the Greek polis as a political/social institution, the rise of Rome, etc. In each case, students are acquainted with the pertinent primary source material as well as the works of modern authorities.

Capstone course.

Credit: 3