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Learner Reviews & Feedback for The Ancient Greeks by Wesleyan University

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About the Course

This is a survey of ancient Greek history from the Bronze Age to the death of Socrates in 399 BCE. Along with studying the most important events and personalities, we will consider broader issues such as political and cultural values and methods of historical interpretation....

Top reviews

TK

Jun 26, 2024

Absolutely fantastic course with a wonderfully calm lecturer who delivers complex situations in an understandable way. The course material is superb and opens up avenues to explore. Thank you so much.

AS

Apr 22, 2018

This has been an enthralling course which introduces you to the world of the Ancient Greek. Thank you Prof. Andrew Szegedy-Maszak, and all the course creators and mentors, for this excellent course.

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By David C

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Jun 13, 2017

The course was very informative and gives me what I believe is a solid point in time and space to hang other historical learning on.

By OSCAR M B

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May 1, 2020

Very enjoyable and interesting, I recommend it for anyone who has previous knowledge or who wants to get closer to the subject.

By Natalia T

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Feb 22, 2022

I liked the course very much indeed. The material is carefully selected and brilliantly delivered by the charismatic lecturer.

By Thomas H

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Mar 20, 2021

Wonderful course, each lecture is delivered beautifully and engagingly. I only wish the instructor had more courses available.

By Elizabeth B

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Jun 3, 2020

This is an excellent course, run by a fantastic lecturer. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in the Greek world.

By Cesha W

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Sep 19, 2016

Even though the professor talks in a monotone voice, I was so fascinated by the course content that I was able to overlook it.

By Beatriz m d

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Sep 8, 2024

Fue un gran curso,espero que se haya más versiones sobre el mundo griego,sus hombres o mujeres.Y que sea traducido por favor.

By Michał K

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Nov 10, 2021

I'm really glad that course exists. The story told by professor was excellent. The big number of assignments was a good idea.

By Thomas J N

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May 10, 2020

This course incredibly interesting, the topics selected were fascinating to learn about and the course moved at a great pace.

By Soudip B

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Apr 24, 2020

Very nice illustrations and explained by Professor.Nice accounts and viewpoints of historical details.Glad I took this course

By Enlighten U

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Oct 23, 2015

Very good course. I'm enjoying this immensely. Maybe a little less recommended reading, some of the readings are repetitions.

By Fernanda A B

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Jun 1, 2020

It is a very good course to do, I liked it so much, and learned a lot of things about ancient Greek!! Thank you, professor!!

By Mauricio G C

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Oct 22, 2017

Stunning course! Schematic yet highly enlightening, the perfect entry doorway to ancient Greek culture. Totally recommended.

By Rocio G

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Jul 2, 2017

Curso fantástico que nos ayuda a comprender algo más la civilización griega y su influencia posterior en el mundo occidental

By Evelyn H

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May 6, 2020

I learned an extensive amount of Ancient Greek history through this course, while staying intrigued nearly the entire time.

By Iván J C

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Oct 25, 2017

Me ha parecido un curso muy didáctico, explicado desde una perspectiva muy interesante. Estoy muy satisfecho con este curso

By Markéta K

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Oct 13, 2015

Elaborate and absorbing lectures, it was a great pleasure to follow. Thank you, PhD

Andrew Szegedy-Maszak! All the best, MK

By leslie w

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May 13, 2020

I so love this class Mr Maszak was awesome and everyone that wants to learn Ancient Greeks this is a great class to take

By Georgia C

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Oct 30, 2017

V

ery well built and delivered. Has got a lot of reading material, so be prepared to spend more time than most courses.

By Nina A V d A

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Feb 5, 2022

I love this guy. His passion, humour and critical approach to history have made this course both interesting and fun.

By Paulo M

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Nov 12, 2022

Very well structured and it opens paths to many different possibilities of continuous learning about ancient greece.

By Linda J

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Oct 14, 2017

Very thorough introduction, liked the pace of the course and mix of different aspects of the life of Ancient Greeks.

By Onntje

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Jul 31, 2016

excellent course, I enjoyed it a lot!

It helped me to gain an overview over ancient greek history.

Great lecturer!

By Margaret C

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Sep 20, 2022

This course was wonderful. The scope was impressive, while the lectures were fascinating and full of insights.

By Belén G

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Jul 3, 2019

A very complete course, and it must be considered that its as difficult as good. No doubt, it really worth it.