Classical Greece Orientations The Faculty in Context The course leaders will hold six mandatory pre- Dr. Hui-hua Chang is an Associate Professor of course meetings in 2013. The dates and times are History at Elon University. She teaches courses in 5/1 (6-7:30), 9/4 (5:30-7), 9/25 (5:30-8:30), 10/23 ancient Greek and Roman history, and her GST 246-IS (5:30-8:30), 11/13 (5:30-8:30), and 12/2 (5:30-8:30) research interests include Greece, Rome, and (on Monday or Wednesday). Location to be other Old-World civilizations such as ancient announced. China and Egypt. She is currently working on a This four semester hour course will earn study of the interactions between rational credits for: medicine and contemporaneous cultural and Civilization in the Arts and Sciences for intellectual developments in ancient Greece. General Studies Greece Dr. Chang was born in Taiwan and grew up in a traditional Chinese culture. Experiential Learning for General Though the oracle of Delphi has long ceased to Studies prophesy and the shrine of Asclepius no longer Minor in Classical Studies witnesses healing miracles, Greek gods and goddesses still fascinate modern people. Although the Trojan War and King Minos’ labyrinth can now only be sought in legend and myth, Agamemnon, Hercules, Theseus, and their heroic deeds still live in our imagination. The bustling Plaka may have replaced the Agora as the center of commercial activities and tourism, but the Parthenon continues to inspire awe and wonder, the Pnyx still echoes the first debate of The Cost* the people’s assembly, and the footprints of Greek athletes are permanently set within the TBA history of the stadium at Olympia. Ancient Greece is very alive! Let us explore together this The cost includes round trip airfare, land, rich in creativity and wonders! accommodations (double or triple occupancy), breakfast, some lunches and dinners, ground transportation while traveling, admission to all scheduled sites, museums, cultural events, faculty This course will primarily introduce students to the and guest instruction, and mandatory accident art, architecture, religion, and history of ancient and health insurance. Greece, from the Bronze Age (the “Mysterious Minoans” and the first Greeks—the Mycenaeans) Cost does not include: to the “Golden Age of Athens” in the Classical -domestic airfare to / from JFK period. In this class, students will visit and examine -money for some lunches and dinners major ancient historical sites throughout the -spending money Greek Mainland and Crete. Additional destinations will include the Byzantine and Medieval sites in Nafplio, Meteora, and Thessaloniki. Along the way, students will also gain first-hand experience of many aspects of modern Greek culture. Tentative Events* Classical Greece Athens and Attica in Context Classical - City Tour and Plaka - Acropolis - Ancient Agora - National Archeological Museum GST 246-IS - Marathon Greece - Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion January 6-27, 2014 Crete - Minoan Palaces in Knossos and Phaistos Dr. Hui-hua Chang in Context - Archaeological Museum of Iraklio - Old Town in Rethymon and Chania Corinth Cost: TBA - Corinth Canal Nafplio - Ancient Citadel at Mycenae 30 Students - Treasury of Atreus - Greek Theater at Epidauros - Sanctuary of Asclepius - Palamidi Castle For more information: Olympia Dr. Hui-hua Chang - Temple of Zeus Lindner 101c, CB 2335 - Original Olympic Stadium [email protected] Delphi - Oracle of Delphi and Sanctuary of Apollo For an application: - Sacred Way Isabella Cannon Global Education - Sanctuary of Athena Center Meteora 336-278-6700 - Hanging Monasteries www.elon.edu/international Thessaloniki Apply ONLINE - Royal Tombs in Vergina Winter Term 2014 - Historical City Tour January 6-27 *Events and itineraries are subject to change due to pricing and availability of local facilities. V. 03/3/13 .