Module 1: Week 1
Introduction & Historical Notes
Founding and planning the City of Alexandria
Thursday, Sept 21
Introduction
- Introduction to the course and syllabus.:
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- Ancient Egypt: Geography & Historical Timeline.
- Sources of Ancient Alexandria. (Strabo & Diodorus)
Before Class:
Required Readings:
- Alexandria: City of the Western Mind, pp.3-5, Strabo p.8-, Diodorus pp.56-58.
- Strabo: Strabo -- Britannica Academic (seattleu.edu) Links to an external site.https:// academic-eb-com.proxy.seattleu.edu/levels/collegiate/article/Strabo/69864
- Diodorus: Diodorus Siculus -- Britannica Academic (seattleu.edu) Links to an external site.https://academic-eb-com.proxy.seattleu.edu/levels/collegiate/article/Diodorus-Siculus/30527 Links to an external site.
Suggested Reading:
During Class:
- Class discussions & reflections.
- Slideshow presentation.
- Individual and group activities.
- Videos and Documentaries.
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- Prepare readings for the next class.
- Questions for the coming class:
- Who is Alexander the Great?
- Why did Alexander Invade Egypt?
- Why did Alexander visit to the temple of Zeus Amun?
- What were the circumstances of Alexander’s Death?
- How was the Situation after Alexander’s death?
Tuesday, Sept 26: Last Day to Add/Drop or Change Grading Option
Alexander the Great
- The Story of Alexander III
Before Class:
Readings:
- Alexandria: City of the Western Mind, pp.9-14, pp.22-.
- Plutarch Lives. 223-255, 291-299, 431-439 (I-XI, XXIV-XXV, LXXV-LXXVII) . #239 - Plutarch's lives / with an English translation ... v.7. - Full View | HathiTrust Digital Library Links to an external site.
During Class:
- Lecture and PowerPoint slideshow.
- Seminar & discussions.
- Individual/group activities.
After Class:
- Prepare readings for the next class.
- Questions for the coming class:
1- What are the privileges of Egypt’s geography for Alexander?
2- What are the privileges of the area where Alexandria was founded?
3- Where is the tomb of Alexander?
4- What was the role played by Ptolemy I in founding a new kingdom & capital?
Thursday, Sept 28:
Founding the City of Alexandria
- Site Privileges
- Ptolemy I & Ptolemaic Dynasty.
Before Class:
Readings:
- The Rise and Fall of Alexandria, ch.1, pp.13-20, pp.26-28.
- Plutarch Lives. pp.299-309 (XXVI-XXVIII).
- Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt. Alexandria. Alexandria - Oxford Reference (seattleu.edu) Links to an external site.
During Class:
- Class discussions & reflections.
- Slideshow presentation.
- Individual and group activities.
- Videos and Documentaries.
After Class:
- Prepare readings for the next class.
- Prepare readings for the next class
- Questions for the coming class:
- What is the plan design of Alexandria?
- What did Aristotle mention about Hippodamus?
- What is the Heptastadion?
- What are the principal avenues of the ancient city?
- How did Strabo and Diodorus describe the city?
- Assignment 1: Essay Short writing 1: Essay (Due Date: October 5)
Pretend that you are writing an article under the title of “Why Alexandria?” targeting people interested in history. Choose one or two of the following points to discuss:
- What makes you want to talk about Alexandria, the ancient city of Egypt?
- The account of Alexandria by Plutarch is a primary source.
- Alexander's army soldier's view of founding this city.
- Ancient Alexandria was an Egyptian or a Greek city?
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