Ancient Sparta continues to fascinate the modern imagination. This unit examines Ancient Sparta from multiple perspectives, from its early history and social structures in antiquity to the idealised state of the Western philosophical and political tradition. We will differentiate ancient city from modern fantasy by rethinking the evidence and then try to understand why Modernity's fascination with Sparta is so enduring.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Classics and Ancient History |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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12 credit points at 2000 level in the Ancient History major |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Ben Brown, benjamin.brown@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Ben Brown, benjamin.brown@sydney.edu.au |
Tutor(s) | Ben Brown, benjamin.brown@sydney.edu.au |