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CLAS/ANTH/ARTH 4129/5129:ÌýAegean Art & Archaeology

Fall 2016
MWF 2:00-2:50 pm
EDUC 155

Professor Dimitri Nakassis
Office: HUMN 1B25
Office hours: Monday and Thursday, 3-4:30 pm
Phone: (303) 492-8184
E-mail: dimitri.nakassis@colorado.edu

This course is a detailed study of the cultures of prehistoric Greece, the Cycladic Islands, and Crete, their art and archaeology, and their history within the broader context of the eastern Mediterranean, from earliest human settlement to the collapse of the Bronze Age at about 1100 B.C.E.

Evaluation:

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• Class participation: you will be evaluated not only based on your attendance but also on whether you contribute to class discussion and the quality of your contribution.
• Ten reading responses: over the course of the semester, you must write ten short (no more than one page, single-spaced, 12 pt) responses to the readings (5129 students can respond to any assigned reading). You must turn in your response at the start of class (electronically or hard copy) to the readings assigned for that class. The reading responses aren’t pass/fail assignments; I’ll be evaluating them based on their quality. That is to say, I expect you to engage seriously with the readings; relate what you’ve read to what we’ve already learned, evaluate the arguments that the author is making, etc.
• Midterms will involve a combination of short identifications and essays. There will be choice involved with each.
• The research paper should be about 15-20 pages double-spaced on a topic related to the subject matter covered by the class. It’s due on the last day of classes. You must (a) turn in a short, one-page abstract summarizing your plans for the paper and 3-5 bibliographic items by October 17^thand (b) discuss the paper topic with me (in person during my office hours) at some point after your abstract is submitted and before the Thanksgiving holiday.
• The final exam will be on Thursday December 15, 1:30-4 pm.

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Academic Policies

Disability services

If you qualify for accommodations because of a disability, please submit to your professor a letter from Disability Services in a timely manner (for exam accommodations provide your letter at least one week prior to the exam) so that your needs can be addressed. Disability Services determines accommodations based on documented disabilities. Contact Disability Services at 303-492-8671 or by e-mail at dsinfo@colorado.edu. If you have a temporary medical condition or injury, see Temporary Injuries guidelines under the Quick Links at the Disability Services website and discuss your needs with your professor.

Religious observances

Campus policy regarding religious observances requires that faculty make every effort to deal reasonably and fairly with all students who, because of religious obligations, have conflicts with scheduled exams, assignments or required attendance. In this class, you must notify me at least 14 days in advance of any religious observance so that we can make alternative arrangements for your absence. See full details at

Classroom behavior

Students and faculty each have responsibility for maintaining an appropriate learning environment. Those who fail to adhere to such behavioral standards may be subject to discipline. Professional courtesy and sensitivity are especially important with respect to individuals and topics dealing with differences of race, color, culture, religion, creed, politics, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, and nationalities. Class rosters are provided to the instructor with the student's legal name. I will gladly honor your request to address you by an alternate name or gender pronoun. Please advise me of this preference early in the semester so that I may make appropriate changes to my records. For more information, see the policies on classroom behavior and the student code.

Discrimination and harassment

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Academic honesty

All students enrolled in a Â鶹ӰԺ course are responsible for knowing and adhering to the academic integrity policy of the institution. Violations of the policy may include: plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, lying, bribery, threat, unauthorized access, clicker fraud, resubmission, and aiding academic dishonesty. All incidents of academic misconduct will be reported to the Honor Code Council (honor@colorado.edu; 303-735-2273). Students who are found responsible for violating the academic integrity policy will be subject to nonacademic sanctions from the Honor Code Council as well as academic sanctions from the faculty member. Additional information regarding the academic integrity policy can be found at honorcode.colorado.edu.

Remarking

If you believe that your work has been incorrectly or unfairly graded, you may ask for a remarking. You must make this request as soon as is reasonably possible after receiving the marked work. If the test is remarked, you are required to accept the remark, whether it goes up or down.

Communication

I will make announcements verbally in class and electronically via D2L and e-mail. It is your responsibility to check D2L and your University e-mail address on a regular basis.

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Schedule (Subject to update)

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Betancourt = P.P. Betancourt, Introduction to Aegean Art (Philadelphia 2007).

Preziosi = D. Preziosi and L.A. Hitchcock, Aegean Art and Architecture (Oxford 1999).

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