HIS 3132 - Age of Alexander and the Ancient Mediterranean World

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): ENG 1009 or ENG 1010 or permission of instructor

Description: This course explores the storied history of the collapse of Classical Greece, the exploits of Alexander the Great, and the imperial trajectories of his successor states. These transformations are examined through conflict, interaction, and connectivity in the ancient Mediterranean world and southwest Asia. Central themes of this course include economic, social, and technological developments that transformed Greek culture in one way or another with an emphasis on empires, trading networks, and cross-cultural experiences. The course includes analysis of the legacies of this ancient civilization within the region and beyond.