CL215 - Ancient Greek Sports and the Olympics

Consideration of the role sport played in ancient Greek society, with an extensive study of the ancient Olympics and other major festivals. The types of events and the evolving role athletics played in Greek education and society are discussed, as is the relationship between ancient athletics and modern sports. The course includes several local field trips either during class time or occasional afternoons, evenings, or weekends.

Prerequisite: No Credit if Classics 275 has been taken.

1 unit — Thakur

Offerings

Term Block Title Instructor Location Student Limit/Available Updated
Fall 2024 Block 4 Ancient Greek Sports and the Olympics Sanjaya Thakur Worner Center WES Room 25 / 7 12/23/2024
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