Greek History

A.Y. 2025/2026
9
Max ECTS
60
Overall hours
SSD
L-ANT/02
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The aim of the course it to provide students with the ability to understand the broad outlines of the politico-institutional, socio-economic and cultural development of ancient Greek history from Minoan and Mycenean civilizations to the Roman conquest, also on the basis of a selection of texts and documentary sources relevant for the topics examined.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- summarize detailed knowledge of the broad outlines of the politico-institutional, socio-economic and cultural development of ancient Greek history from Minoan and Mycenean civilisations to the Hellenistic period
- identify the fundamental terminology in its historical development
- recognize the development of institutions and the underlying theoretical aspects
- summarize some fundamental notions of the origins and distinctive features of ancient historiography.

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- set events and historical figures in their chronological and historical context
- use appropriately the sources and the basic bibliographic and IT tools for historiographic research
- identify the relationships between philosophy and historical knowledge in the analysis and discussion of texts and problems
- express the concepts learned in a clear and effective way.

Making judgements
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- interpret the verification of the authenticity of the information found.
Single course

This course can be attended as a single course.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
The syllabus is shared with the following courses:
- [CAB-13](https://www.unimi.it/en/ugov/of/af20260000cab-13)
Modules or teaching units
Parte A e B
L-ANT/02 - GREEK HISTORY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours

Parte C
L-ANT/02 - GREEK HISTORY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours

Professor(s)