Fun History!: The Ancient Ancient Greeks

By the end of this course students will be able to: 
-Identify how geographic features defined ancient Greece.
-Identify the contributions of the Hellenistic era.
-Discuss the ideas expressed in ancient Greek literature, art, drama, and architecture.
-Describe Alexander the Great's achievements and leadership qualities.
-Identify inventions and achievements of the Greek empire
-Analyze gender roles and social structures from the Greek empire.

I have a master's degree in Political Science, and postgraduate studies in economics, Human Development, and Gender, as well as a B.A. in Legal Studies. I was an elementary school teacher for five years, teaching world history and literature as my main subjects. For over a decade, I was a consultant and researcher for various feminist NGOs, the United Nations, and the World Bank. 

Students might be asked to watch a short video, read an article, or finish classwork for homework.

There will be no quizzes or tests. Students will be assessed on their classroom discussion participation.

50 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.

No textbook will be needed for this class. There might be suggested books and articles to read as well as suggested documentaries to watch.