
Gender and Sexuality in Ancient Greece
The vibrant city of Athens, with its rich cultural history, will serve as the backdrop for students to read, discuss, and interpret significant works of literature addressing gender and sexuality in the ancient Greek world. Whether you are familiar with the classics or are encountering them for the first time, this course will offer new perspectives on ancient epic, tragedy, comedy, lyric, and oratory. In addition, we will supplement our readings with visits to the museums and sites of Athens and neighboring cities to explore the material and archaeological evidence on ancient gender and sexuality.
Includes excursions to the Parthenon, the Theater of Dionysus, Mycenae, Delphi, many museums around Athens, and more.
Term | Year | Priority Deadline | Deadline | Arrival Date | Departure Date |
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Spring | 2024 | 10/15/2023 | 11/30/2023 | 3/30/2024 | 6/15/2024 |
Open to students at all levels, this program will appeal to those interested in classical literature, art history, Greco-Roman history, gender studies, and archaeology. We will consider attitudes toward the body, homo-, bi-, and heterosexuality, the household, and religious ritual in relation to ancient gender norms. Class time will be divided between discussion of literary texts and excursions to sites and museums. Journaling and short writing exercises will engage students with the material and will guide class discussions.
You will enroll in at least the following 4 courses:
- Gender and Sexuality in Ancient Greece (4 quarter credits)
- Classical Archaeology (4 quarter credits)
- Politics and Economy in Greece (4 quarter credits)
- Modern Greek Life and Society (4 quarter credits)
Course Equivalencies
UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.
Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.
This program is less than 90 days. Students with a US passport will be traveling to Italy under the Schengen Visa waiver program and do not require a travel visa for this program, and GEO is unable to assist U.S. citizens in obtaining a visa. If you are not a U.S. Citizen: Notify your GEO Advisor. Students who are not U.S. citizens should contact the Italian consulate in their country of residence about visa requirements, no matter the duration of the program of study.
This program has a rolling admission application process: GEO staff (and the program faculty leader, if applicable) will complete a review of the application materials of complete applications in the order that they are submitted (“first come, first serve”). Decisions about acceptance will be made shortly after you submit a complete application. There are some programs that fill fast, some even before the deadline. Students are encouraged to complete applications and commit to programs early.
Acceptance is based on a holistic review of your application. This includes a review of your GPA, transcripts (including courses taken and in-progress), any additional requirements or prerequisites (see section "Additional Requirements"), and the short statement.