Women in Antiquity
Welcome to the course. Here’s what you need to know to get started. Click on the icons for details and requirements.
Presentation slides are now posted on the Slides page(2 Oct) | |
Welcome to Week 5!(28 Sep) | |
Reminder: The Proposal is due Monday, October 14(28 Sep) |
The rest of the readings are all posted here on the course website.
These meetings are in person in Carman Hall room 209.
Students are expected to come to each class having done the readings listed on the Schedule page.
- Weekly quizzes at the start of most class meetings.
- Two presentations (one on a primary source and one on a secondary source).
- Two essays (a short essay early and a research paper due at the end).
- A final exam.
Students can monitor their progress on the My Grades page.
Participation in this course includes adherence to the policies and expectations in this syllabus, including rules on assignments and attendance, academic integrity, and essay format and structure.
- maps and timelines;
- quiz notes;
- guidance on citations and sources;
- lecture and assignment videos;
- slides for each class meeting;
- a step-by-step guide to writing an essay;
- an index of ancient texts online;
- Word and Google Docs essay templates;
- image galleries;
- and more.
If you want a PDF version of the full syllabus to reference or print, click here or go to the Print/PDF page.
There’s also a site map to help you find what you need.
Email me with any questions, concerns, curiosities, or ideas at
Or come to my office hours, which are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 to 5:45 in Carman Hall room 292.