The course aims to provide students with the knowledge and methods necessary to acquire the ability to critically analyze sources, from which it is possible to derive the historical reality of the political, social, and economic transformations that have marked the diachronic evolution of ancient Greek history, from the Mycenaean age to the Roman age. The methodological approach is based on direct reading and commentary of the most significant sources, as well as reflection on the comparison of data provided by tradition and different types of evidence. The final objective of the course will be to conduct a critical analysis of literary, epigraphic, and archaeological sources for the purpose of historical research.

General Part: Development Lines of Greek History from the Mycenaean Age to the Roman Age.

Monographic and Laboratory Part: Demokratia. The Word, the Idea, the Institutions.

The course will examine the salient moments of the diachronic development of Greek History. Starting from the previous Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations, which have shaped subsequent developments, the course will focus on the Archaic and Classical ages, with a chronological limit set at the end of the Hellenistic age, i.e., with the advent of Augustus following the Battle of Actium in 31 BC. Knowledge of historical geography, including physical aspects, is an essential prerequisite. Particular attention will be paid to the political-ideological debate in Athens between the 5th and 4th centuries BC, and specifically on demokratia.

No prerequisites are required.

The teaching is aimed at providing the basic skills for Greek History through the reading of Greek and Latin historiographical sources, both for possible employment in the field of publishing, institutional and corporate archiving, advertising communication, corporate communication, and editorial writing, and for continuing studies in master's degrees with a humanistic orientation.

- knowledge of the main dynamics of the political, social, religious, and economic history of the Greek world and their chronological contexts.
- ability to critically and comparatively analyze the contents of sources and their genesis.
- clear and comprehensive communication demonstrating versatility in historical and critical framing.

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

No support activities are provided.

Teaching

Lectures, supplemented by student-led laboratory sessions.

Innovative teaching methods

Flipped classroom and Peer learning In laboratory sessions.

Attendance

Attendance is not compulsory but strongly recommended.

Course books

D. MUSTI, Storia greca. Linee di sviluppo dall'età micenea all'età romana, Roma-Bari 2006, Editori Laterza.

S. FERRUCCI, Democrazia, Roma 2022, Inschibboleth edizioni.

Assessment

The oral exam consists of several questions on the study texts and sources discussed during the lessons, aimed at evaluating both the learning of the contents and the ability to elaborate and argue critically. Translation of texts from Greek and Latin will not be required, but students are expected to be able to refer to specific terms used in the original texts and understand their actual value, especially for students enrolled in the classical curriculum. It is recommended to use a historical and geographical atlas to locate sites and regions mentioned.

Oral exam assessment:

-  Excellent grades: possession of good critical thinking and in-depth analysis skills; ability to connect the main topics covered in the course; use of language appropriate to the discipline's specificity.
- Good grades: possession of a mnemonic knowledge of the contents; relative critical thinking and ability to connect topics; use of appropriate language.
- Passing grades: acquisition of a minimal knowledge of the topics covered, despite some formative gaps; use of non-appropriate language.
- Failing grades: difficulty in orienting oneself with respect to the topics covered in the exam texts; formative gaps; use of non-appropriate language.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Teaching

Self-study.

Attendance

Agree on the Program with the teacher, through a meeting during office hours or via email.

Course books

D. MUSTI, Storia greca. Linee di sviluppo dall'età micenea all'età romana, Roma-Bari 2006, Editori Laterza.

D. MUSTI, Demokratia. Origini di un’idea, Roma-Bari 1997, Editori Laterza, pp. 1-62.

S. FERRUCCI, Democrazia, Roma 2022, Inschibboleth edizioni.

Assessment

The oral exam consists of several questions on the study texts, aimed at evaluating both the learning of the contents and the ability to elaborate and argue critically. The instructor will provide handouts containing some literary and epigraphic sources useful for studying the texts. It is recommended to use a historical and geographical atlas to locate sites and regions mentioned.

Assessment Criteria:

- Excellent grades: possession of good critical thinking and in-depth analysis skills; ability to connect the main topics covered in the course; use of language appropriate to the discipline's specificity.
- Good grades: possession of a mnemonic knowledge of the contents; relative critical thinking and ability to connect topics; use of appropriate language.
- Passing grades: acquisition of a minimal knowledge of the topics covered, despite some formative gaps; use of non-appropriate language.
- Failing grades: difficulty in orienting oneself with respect to the topics covered in the exam texts; formative gaps; use of non-appropriate language.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.