Module 1: Week 1

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Introduction & Historical Notes

Founding and planning the City of Alexandria

 


Thursday, Sept 21

Introduction

Before Class:

Required Readings:

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:
  1. Who is Alexander the Great?
  2. Why did Alexander Invade Egypt?
  3. Why did Alexander visit to the temple of Zeus Amun?
  4. What were the circumstances of Alexander’s Death?
  5. 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:

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).

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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:
  1. What is the plan design of Alexandria?
  2. What did Aristotle mention about Hippodamus?
  3. What is the Heptastadion?
  4. What are the principal avenues of the ancient city?
  5. How did Strabo and Diodorus describe the city?

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:

  1. What makes you want to talk about Alexandria, the ancient city of Egypt?
  2. The account of Alexandria by Plutarch is a primary source.
  3. Alexander's army soldier's view of founding this city.
  4. Ancient Alexandria was an Egyptian or a Greek city?

 


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