CLASSICS 314
Special Topic: Leadership in Greece and Rome
Please note: this is archived course information from 2019 for CLASSICS 314.
Description
Tyrants, queens, generals and consuls: this course explores the representation of leadership in Greco-Roman literature. It explains and discusses the depiction of leaders, leadership and “the people” across a range of genres.
How was leadership constructed according to ancient social and cultural norms? How did heroism relate to leadership? Do modern societies still reflect ancient ideals of leadership?
Availability 2019
Semester 2
Lecturer(s)
Lecturer(s) Alecia Bland
Assessment
Coursework + Exam
Points
CLASSICS 314: 15 points
Prerequisites
15 points at Stage II in Classical Studies, Ancient History or Classical Studies and Ancient History, or 30 points at Stage II in Greek or Latin
Restrictions
CLASSICS 214