Duquesne University Archaeological History: Athens CLSX/ARTH/HSTY 316-01 Spring 2008

Dennis Wodzinski wodzinskid@duq.edu TR 3:05 - 4:20 p.m. Office Hours: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. TR, 406 ColH, 412-396-6453 Canevin 204

The focus of our course will be on the study of sanctuaries and cult movements inspired by such divinities as Athena, Apollo, and Zeus in sacred precincts at Athens, Olympia , Delphi , and elsewhere.

Furthermore, our research will also examine current and past archaeological methods, as well as, important ethical issues concerning the collection and distribution of antiquities in modern times.

Overall, the most important objective that we will strive towards is a healthy knowledge of pertinent information regarding the archaeological remains of Greek religious structures that will remain with you well beyond your studies at Duquesne University. Can you dig it?

 Slides  Set A    Set B     Set C1    Set C2    Set D

II. Textbook: (Click on the textbook title for a link to the publisher.)

Easterling and Muir, Greek Religion and Society,  Cambridge University Press (ISBN: 0-521-28785-5)

III. Requirements: In this course, academic emphasis will be placed on in-class discussion, student content knowledge, an informal class presentation, and one final, course-ending presentation on a precinct or sanctuary not fully delved into during lecture.

In addition, student knowledge will also be evaluated in several unannounced, short quizzes which will emphasize the importance of completing reading assignments and attending lectures regularly. Furthermore, students will complete two exams and one final examination in order to fulfill class requirements.

IV. Grades: Your final grade will be determined as follows:

• Test 1: 20%
• Test 2: 20%
• Final: 20%
• Quizzes: 10%
• Presentation/Handout: 20%
• Participation/Informal Presentation: 10%

Letter grades: 90-100%: A; 80-89%: B; 70-79%: C; 60-69%: D; 59% and below F.

V. Tentative Course of Study:

Unit 1: Origins, Methods, Hera, and Zeus

• January 8, 10: Course introduction, introduction to Greek religion
• January 15, 17: Knossos , Thera/Akrotiri
• January 22, 24: Mycenae/Tiryns, Pylos/Samos
• January 29, 31: Olympia , Hera, and Zeus
• February 5: Review/Dig
• February 7: Test 1

Unit 2: Apollo, Oracles, Athena, Poseidon, and Such

• February 12, 14: Bassae, Delphi
• February 19, 21: Delos , Didyma/Brauron
• February 26, 28: Athens
• March 4, 6: Aphaia/Sounion, Eleusis
• March 11: Review/Dig
• March 13: Test 2

Unit 3: Greeks East and West, Asclepius

• March 27: Paestum
• April 1, 3: Selinus (Selinunte), Akragas ( Agrigento ), Segesta , Syracuse
• April 8, 10: Epidaurus , Ephesus , Pergamum
• April 15, 17: Presentations
• April 22: Presentations, Review, Conclude
• April 30: Final Exam on Unit 3

Please note: The final examination will be held in the regularly assigned classroom and accordingly to the final exam schedule published by the University. According to that schedule, the final exam will be on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. 

Departmental Policies:

• Academic Integrity: Each student's grade should reflect only that student's achievement. Thus cheating, plagiarism, assisting or allowing someone else to violate academic honesty are each grounds for receiving a grade of "F" for the course. The Department of Classics adheres to the University policy for Academic Integrity found in the current Student Handbook.  For a complete copy of the Student Handbook, go to www.duq.edu/frontpages/main/handbook.html.
• Office Hours & Tutoring: The professor is available for individual help during posted office hours or by appointment.
• Attendance: Missed classes may number no more than twice the credits per semester (including excused absences). Excessive absence may result in automatic failure.
• Make ups: A student may not take makeup quizzes or tests without previously submitting to the instructor a written official, verifiable excuse. Please note that you may not take a test after the scheduled date unless the circumstances warrant it.  If possible, you must speak with me first.
• Final Grades: Final grades for this course will be: A(4.0), B(3.0) C(2.0), D(1.0), F(0). By departmental policy, there will be no plus/minus grades assigned for final grades.
• Physical Limitations: Any student who feels that, due to physical disabilities, psychological disabilities, or learning disabilities, special assistance may be required to complete the course successfully MUST both a) be registered with the Duquesne University Office of Special Student Services for the disability, and b) inform the instructor by the third hour of the class meeting. Disabilities which are not substantiated by the Duquesne University Office of Special Student Services or which are made known later than the third hour of class meeting may render ineffectual the provision of assistance required to complete the course successfully.

Last Revision: 08-Jan-2008

URL: http://www.classics.duq/Spring/clssx316_dw.html