Athenian democracy: Institutions and Ideology
| Title | Αθηναϊκή δημοκρατία: Θεσμοί και ιδεολογία / Athenian democracy: Institutions and Ideology |
| Code | ΜΠΦ 107 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Filimon Peonidis |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600018170 |
Programme of Study: Philosophy: Texts, Interpretations, Practices
Registered students: 3
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istoría tīs Filosofías | Elective Courses | Winter/Spring | - | 10 |
| Politikī, Īthikī, Díkaio | Elective Courses beloging to the selected specialization | Winter/Spring | - | 10 |
| Academic Year | 2019 – 2020 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600148872
|
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600148872
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites
Learning Outcomes
Students are expected to have in depth knowledge of the the history of the Athenian Democracy, understand the structure of its basic operations and be apble to reflect on the values underlying them.
General Competences
- Work in teams
- Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
Athens was governed through popular rule from 508/7 to 323 BC. Athenian democracy constitutes a significant achievement which remains a source of inspiration and continues to give rise to various scholarly controversies. In this course we will try -through the study of primary and secondary sources- to understand the evolution of this form of government, its structure and the ways it met the challenges that threatened its existence. We will also discuss critical approaches to athenian democracy put forward by philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle. Our aim is to go beyond popular stereotypes and misconceptions regarding its operations and ideology.
Keywords
Athenian democracy, direct democracy
Educational Material Types
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Digitalized material is sent to students through e-mail.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminars | 50 | 2 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 50 | 2 | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 50 | 2 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 100 | 4 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 250 | 10 |
Student Assessment
Description
Students are evaluated on their ability to publicly present a scholarly issue and give adequate written answers to complex questions.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Δεν προβλέπεται κάποιο βιβλίο από τον Εύδοξο
Additional bibliography for study
-Σακελλαρίου, Η Αθηναϊκή δηημοκρατία
-Λυσίας, Κατά των σιτοπωλών
-Ψευδο-Ξενοφών, Αθηναίων πολιτεία
-Παιονίδης, «Civic Education in Democratic Athens»
-Raaflaub, «Μια υποθετική αντιπαράθεση για τη δημοκρατία»
-Cammack, «Τhe Democratic Significance of the Athenian Courts»
Last Update
17-04-2020
