HUMI 20
The Greek Achievement


Course Description

This course offers a critical examination and exploration of the intellectual and artistic achievements of the Ancient Greeks who created new cultural alternatives, experiences, and values in self-awareness, rationalism, community, education, ethics, and justice. Particular attention will be paid to these experiences and values, which will be explored and analyzed through Greek art, architecture, science, philosophy, drama, poetry, and religion.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
39536 HUMI 20 01Z ·T····· 05:30 PM-07:20 PM Rashi Jackman ONLINE
······· TBA-TBA

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Footnote:
HUMI-020.01Z: Fully ONLINE. This is an online class with SOME scheduled meetings as noted in the class listing. The rest of the class can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382 . The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.

Class Materials

Textbook/MaterialTypeRequiredPurchaseRent
NewUsedNewUsed
Readings in Ancient Greek Philosophy (5th Edition)
Cohen © 2016
ISBN: 9781624665325
Textbook Required $58.00 $43.50 $37.70 $23.20
Ancient Greece: Political, Social, & Cultural History (4th Edition)
Pomeroy © 2017
ISBN: 9780190686918
Textbook Required $96.99 $72.75 $72.74 $40.74
Ancient Greece : A Political, Social, and Cultural History (4th Edition)
Stanley M. Burstein
ISBN: 9780190686925
E-Book Required $58.45
Readings in Ancient Greek Philosophy : From Thales to Aristotle (5th Edition)
Cohen
ISBN: 9781624665349
E-Book Required $39.95
Ancient Greece : A Political, Social, and Cultural History (4th Edition)
Stanley M. Burstein
ISBN: 9780190686925
E-Book
(180 days)
Required $37.99
Ancient Greece : A Political, Social, and Cultural History (4th Edition)
Stanley M. Burstein
ISBN: 9780190686925
E-Book
(365 days)
Required $43.84

Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.

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Course Details

Units
4 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 0
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
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