Ancient Athens is celebrated as the birthplace of democracy, but participation was limited to a small selection of the city's population: property-holding males. How did the city engage female members of the citizen class, foreign residents, and enslaved people? And how do the political dynamics of this single city compare to those of neighbors such as Sparta, Corinth, and Thebes? This course examines status and identity within and among city-states, including the ancient definitions of ethnicity that informed alliances and rivalries across the Greek world. Our archaeological approach will enable us to position written sources alongside material evidence to understand a broader spectrum of difference and diversity within ancient Greek societies.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 25

Prerequisites: Not open to students who have taken CLCV 200.

Distribution Requirements: HS - Historical Studies

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Not Offered; Spring

Notes: This course is also offered at the 200-level as CLCV 200.