Instructor: Jennifer Kendall
Email:
Phone: 621-7421
Office: Classics Dept. Rm. 234, 2nd floor of the Learning Services Bldg (LSB)
Office Hours: 9:00-10:30am Tuesdays and Thursdays and by appointment
Teaching Assistants: Erin Dombrady
Email:
Phone: 621-7329 / 621-3025
Office: Classics Dept. Graduate Pods, 2nd floor of the Learning Services Bldg (LSB)
Office Hours: 2:00-3:00pm Tuesdays and Thursdays
Katie Littlefield
Email:
Phone: 621-7329 / 621-3025
Office: Classics Dept. Graduate Pods, 2nd floor of the Learning Services Bldg (LSB)
Office Hours: 2:00-3:00pm Tuesdays and Thursdays
Kevin Lubrano
Email:
Phone: 621-7329 / 621-3025
Office: Classics Dept. Graduate Pods, 2nd floor of the Learning Services Bldg (LSB)
Office Hours: 12:00-1:00pm Mondays and Wednesdays
Jessamyn Wehmeier
Email:
Phone: 621-7329 / 621-3025
Office: Classics Dept. Graduate Pods, 2nd floor of the Learning Services Bldg (LSB)
Office Hours: 1:30-2:30pm Mondays and Wednesdays
Course Description
Is a democracy capable of running an empire? This question has been continuously debated since Thucydides wrote his History of the Peloponnesian War twenty-five hundred years ago. This course will continue the debate through an examination of the concepts of democracy and imperialism in ancient Greece and Rome. The lectures will provide an overview of the political and cultural history of these two civilizations as well as introduce you to ancient texts and other forms of historical evidence in order to gain an improved understanding of the debate and develop skills in critical thinking and the interpretation of primary evidence in various media.
Course Materials
Required Texts:
1. Herodotus, On the War for Greek Freedom: Selections from the Histories. trans. by Samuel Shirley.
2. Thucydides, On Justice, Power and Human Nature: Selections from the Peloponnesian War. trans. by Paul Woodruff.
3. Livy, History of Rome: Books 1-5, trans. by Valerie Warrior.
These books are available in the bookstore.
There is one additional required text for this course:
Jennifer Kendall, ed. Roots of Western Culture: Democracy and Imperialism. University Readers 2011.
This is a sourcebook of primary readings for CLAS 160B1-001 available exclusively from University Readers (www.universityreaders.com). Students must order this text directly from the publisher. Follow these steps to obtain your copy:
1. Log on to www.universityreaders.com.
2. Click on the "STUDENTS BUY HERE" button located in the "Student Store" section (upper right-hand corner of the page).
3. Create an account or log in if you have an existing account.
4. Easy-to-follow instructions will guide you through the rest of the ordering process. Payment can be made by all major credit cards or with an electronic check.
Orders are typically processed within 24 hours and the shipping time will depend on the selected shipping method and day it is shipped. If you experience any difficulties, please email or call (800) 200-3908. After purchasing the text you will also be emailed instructions on how to download a FREE 20% PDF to get started on your required readings right away.
Additional required readings:
In addition to the four required texts, there will be a few mandatory readings placed on D2L.
Letter grades for the course are assigned as follows: A (100-90%), B (89-80%), C (79-70%), D (69-60%), E (below 60%). They will be based on the following breakdown:
Reading Worksheets (20% of final grade)
There are four reading worksheets in this course. The worksheets contain short answer questions designed to help you understand the readings. These worksheets will be placed on D2L. The worksheets are due in class at the beginning of the class (as noted on the schedule) in hard copy form and it is important that you turn them in on time. Any worksheet handed in late will lose five points for each day it is late [Saturdays and Sundays included].
Short Papers (30% of final grade)
There are two short papers in this course (4-5 pages) that are exercises in analytical thinking. The questions for these papers will be based on both the readings and lectures and will require no additional research. Each paper is worth 15% of your final grade. You will receive detailed instructions for each paper. The papers are due in class at the beginning of the class (as noted on the schedule) in hard copy form and it is important that you turn them in on time. Any paper handed in late will lose ten points for each day it is late [Saturdays and Sundays included].
Exams (50% of final grade)
There are three exams in this course. The first exam counts for 15% of your final grade, the second also counts for 15%. The final exam counts for 20% of your final grade. The exams will include fill-in-the-blank, term identification, and short answer questions. A study guide will be provided for each exam.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The exams will begin on time. No latecomers will be allowed to take the exam once another student leaves the room.
Course Content
This course contains content that some might find controversial such brutally violent, sexually graphic and/or otherwise potentially offensive material. I assume that all students enrolled in CLAS 160B1 are mature enough to handle this type of material. If you are easily offended by such material, I recommend that you do not take this course.
Make-ups
Make-ups for missed exams will only be available in extreme cases. If you miss an exam, written notification must be submitted to the instructor with documentation 24 hours before the scheduled exam, or when a valid medical emergency is documented within 24 hours after the exam. In the case of a medical emergency, only documentation from a medical doctor will be accepted.
NOTE: If an exam coincides with a religious holiday, please notify me at least two weeks before the scheduled exam.
Testing Accommodations
Students with special learning needs who require extended time for exams or other accommodations should inform me in writing during the first week of class. They will also need to provide written verification from the Disability Resource Center that indicates the specific accommodations recommended by the DRC.
Extra Credit
The only available extra credit in this course is the extra credit questions on each exam. If you have trouble with the lectures, readings, exams, or grading criteria see me as soon as possible.
Grades of Incomplete
The University’s policy for issuing “incomplete” grades is given in the General Catalog. Note that a grade of “I” may be given when all but a “minor portion” of the course work has been satisfactorily completed. Missing an exam does NOT constitute a “minor portion”.
Grade Posting
Grades will be posted on the D2L site. Grades for exams, papers, and the worksheets will be posted within two weeks of the assigned due date. Written work will be made available for review in my office in the Classics Department (for location see above).
D2L
Students in CLAS 160B1-001 will be expected to be familiar with D2L (Desire2Learn), the University’s online course content management system. The use of D2L in this class will include: 1) a repository for course documents including reading worksheets, additional readings, handouts, and lecture guides; 2) a place to post grades; 3) and a place for course updates and email communication. Students should check D2L on a regular basis. If you are unfamiliar with D2L, see the D2L homepage at: http://d2l.arizona.edu
Class Notes
I will post a brief lecture outline on D2L the night before each class. However, PowerPoint and lecture notes are NOT provided for this course and you should not ask me or the teaching assistants to supply you with any. For the exams and assignments, you are responsible for all of the material contained in the lectures, readings, and handouts.
Attendance and Class Etiquette
Attendance is essential to your understanding of the course material. Each class builds upon the other in content and experience. If you must leave early or arrive late, please sit near an exit and in an aisle seat in order to minimize class disruption. Please respect your instructor and classmates. All electronic devices must be set on silent while in the classroom. Students creating disturbances that interfere with the conduct of the class or the learning of others will be asked to leave. Major violations will be handled according to university policy.
You may find the University’s Code of Conduct at: http://deanofstudents.arizona.edu/studentcodeofconduct
The University’s policy on threatening behavior is at: http://www.policy.web.arizona.edu/~policy/threatening.pdf
Readings
Students are responsible for completing the assigned readings BEFORE that day’s lecture. These readings will help with your focus and understanding of the lectures and assignments.
Copyright and Recording of Lectures
The recording of lectures is strictly prohibited. In addition, I hold the copyright for my lectures and course materials presented in this course. This copyright includes student notes or summaries that substantially reflect my lectures and/or materials. These materials are made available only for personal use by the students, and students may not distribute or reproduce the materials for commercial purposes without my express written consent.
Academic Integrity
Violations of scholastic ethics are considered serious offenses by the University of Arizona and by your instructor and you are required to abide by the University’s Code of Academic Integrity. All work done for this class, unless specified, must be your own. Copying and taking ideas from any source must be acknowledged through proper citations. Failure to comply with this standard will result in a zero for the assignment. Breaches in scholastic ethics, such as cheating on an exam will be dealt with severely. Students caught cheating on any assignment or exam will receive a zero, which will not be dropped in determining the final grade. In addition, at the instructor’s discretion, students may receive an “E” for the course.
The University’s code of academic integrity is at: http://deanofstudents.arizona.edu/codeofacademicintegrity
Problems?
If you require clarification of this syllabus or if you are having any problems with this course, please contact me as soon as possible. If you are unable to make my office hours, I would be happy to schedule an alternative time to meet.
Final Note
The course schedule below is subject to change according to course and time needs. If changes are made they will be posted on the D2L course site.
COURSE OUTLINE AND SCHEDULE-----The following schedule is tentative and subject to change-----
Date / Topics/Activities / Readings/Assignments Due
Mon, Aug 22 / Introduction to the course / The Syllabus
Wed, Aug 24 / Greek Tyrannies and Colonies / D2L Reading: Greek Colonization
D2L Handout: Chronology Charts
Mon, Aug 29 / Sparta - A Unique Government / Kendall: Plutarch, Lycurgus, pp. 1-10
Wed, Aug 31 / Athens and the Birth of Democracy / Kendall: Plutarch, Solon, pp. 11-15
Mon, Sept 5 / LABOR DAY – NO CLASS
Wed, Sept, 7 / Athens and the Birth of Democracy / Thucydides: pp. 39-46 (Pericles’ Funeral Oration)
DUE IN CLASS: Reading Worksheet #1
Mon, Sept 12 / Persian Empire / Herodotus: pp. 1-74
Wed, Sept 14 / Persian Wars / Herodotus: pp. 75-118
Mon, Sept 19 / Persian Wars / Herodotus: pp. 119-187
Wed, Sept 21 / EXAM 1
Mon, Sept 26 / Delian and Peloponnesian Leagues / D2L Reading: Themistocles and the Delian League
Wed, Sept 28 / Peloponnesian War / Thucydides: pp. 15-37; 46-58
Mon, Oct 3 / Peloponnesian War / Thucydides: pp. 59-95
Wed, Oct 5 / Peloponnesian War / Thucydides: pp. 97-160
Mon, Oct 10 / 4th Century BCE Greece / Kendall: Isocrates, pp. 17-20
Kendall: Plato, pp. 21-22
Wed, Oct 12 / 4th Century BCE Greece / Kendall: Demosthenes, First Philippic, pp. 23-26
Kendall: Demosthenes, On the Crown, pp. 27-30
DUE IN CLASS: Reading Worksheet #2
Mon, Oct 17 / Rome: In the Beginning / Livy: pp. 1-28
DUE: Paper #1 due in class today
Wed, Oct 19 / Monarchy / Livy: pp. 28-83
Mon, Oct 24 / Early Republic / Livy: pp. 84-102; 116-138; 186-199
Kendall: Polybius, Book 6, pp. 31-38
D2L Handout: The Roman Republican Government
DUE IN CLASS: Reading Worksheet #3
Wed, Oct 26 / Conquest / Livy: pp. 356-404
Kendall: Polybius, Book 3, pp. 39-49
Kendall: Livy, Book 26, pp. 49-56
Mon, Oct 31 / Conquest / Kendall: Livy, Book 33, pp. 57-61
Wed, Nov 2 / EXAM 2
Mon, Nov 7 / The Consequences of Conquest / Kendall: Plutarch, Tiberius Gracchus, pp. 63-68
Wed, Nov 9 / Breakdown of the Republic / Kendall: Plutarch, Gaius Gracchus, pp. 69-74
Mon, Nov 14 / Breakdown of the Republic / Kendall: Sallust, Jugurthine War, pp. 75-102
Wed, Nov 16 / Breakdown of the Republic / Kendall: Cicero, On the Imperium of Pompey, pp. 103-117
Kendall: Caesar, Civil War, pp. 119-124
Mon, Nov 21 / Julius Caesar / Kendall: Letter to Caesar, pp. 125-130
Kendall: Speech on the State, pp. 131-134
DUE IN CLASS: Paper #2
Wed, Nov 23 / The Ides of March; Mark Antony / Kendall: Cicero, First Philippic, pp. 135-143
Mon, Nov 28 / Second Triumvirate / Kendall: Cicero, Second Philippic, pp. 145-170
Wed, Nov 30 / From Octavian to Augustus / Kendall: Res Gestae Divi Augusti, pp.171-177
DUE IN CLASS: Reading Worksheet #4
Mon, Dec 5 / Augustus and the “restored republic” / Kendall: Tacitus, Annals, pp. 179-185
Wed, Dec 7 / Conclusions; Review
Thu, Dec 15 / FINAL EXAM
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Social Sciences 100
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