Classical Studies in Greece: Study Abroad 2008
CLA 2454 (CRN TBA)
CLA 3954 (CRN TBA)
14 May to 10 June 2008
 
 

The Temple of the goddess Aphaia on the island of Aegina

This intensive, four week, study trip will introduce students to the Greek world, new and old, by study and travel on the Greek mainland and selected islands.  It is a survey of Greek history, culture, archaeology, art, architecture, and literature brought alive by being on site.

Ponder the fall of Minoan culture as we tour the islands of Thera (Santorini) and Crete; read St. Paul's address to the Areopagus while standing on the Areopagus hill in Athens; discuss Aeschylus' Eumenides visiting the Temple of Apollo at Delphi; See the beginning of democracy and freedom at Marathon. We'll spend time on sites, in class meetings back at the hotels, and generally discovering Greek culture by walking through the old neighborhood of Athens called the Plaka, riding the donkeys up the cliff of Santorini, or swimming on the southern shore of Crete.

The course is meant as an introductory survey, and should be of interest to students of Classics, History, Art History, Architecture, Philosophy, or Political Science, to name just a few areas. There is no prerequisite except for acceptance into the class upon application.

For more information, continue to the following links or contact the tour leader, Dr. Terry Papillon (Terry.Papillon@vt.edu), Professor of Classics.

• Readings
• Course Description
• Tentative Itinerary
• Expectations
• Costs
• Application is made online at the OIRED site by clicking here. Once you are accepted into the program, you will make payments to the Bursar according to the payment schedule (see Costs link).




            The Theatre at Epidaurus, where plays are still put on regularly and
            where Jesse Norman will soon sing.