Alexander & Hellenistic World
This course centers on the history, literature, art, culture and society of the Hellenistic world from 336 to c. 31 B.C.E. and assays the impact of Alexander the Great particularly in the eastern Mediterranean, the site of the kingdoms established by the successors of Alexander; a particular focus is Egypt and its capital, Alexandria.
Outcomes: Students should be able to demonstrate knowledge about the significant political, cultural and social events, institutions, questions, and concerns, and the major figures of the age.
Outcomes: Students should be able to demonstrate knowledge about the significant political, cultural and social events, institutions, questions, and concerns, and the major figures of the age.