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    Lessons from Ancient Greece

    History of Ancient Greece traces the history of Ancient Greece from 3000 to 323 BCE, covering the rise of the Greek city-state and the simultaneous development of the Athenian empire and its domestic democracy.
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    An Exploration of the Ancient Greeks

    Nov 01, 2022
    As a student in the course titled the Ancient Greek World, you’ll learn to read and analyze ancient Greek texts closely to extract the implicit from the explicit.
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    Academic Work and Activism

    Nov 01, 2022
    Introduction to Latin American Studies (LAS 111) is a discussion-based course that approaches “culture” broadly to include a wide spectrum of everyday experiences, leaving students ready for subsequent work in this field of study
  4. A professor and student examine a marble Roman portrait head, believed to be from 1st century, in the print study room of the Burling Library

    Roman Life Through Art

    Nov 01, 2022
    As student in Roman Archaeology and Art (CLS 250), you will come to better understand Roman culture and private life through its art and architecture.
  5. A student listens thoughtfully in a philosophy class

    Philosophy for Life

    Oct 31, 2022
    Although we may not be aware of it, we do philosophy every day, says Assistant Professor of Philosophy Jennifer Dobe. Dobe teaches Philosophy for Life (PHI 121) and says that we, as humans, use philosophy in our daily lives but rarely think about it.
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    Econometrics

    Oct 31, 2022
    Econometrics (ECN 286) is a challenging, higher-level course that will help you understand applied economic research, carry out your own research projects, and to establish relationships within the field
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    The Good, the Beautiful, the Brain

    Oct 28, 2022
    The Grinnell philosophy course titled The Good, The Beautiful, The Brain explores the philosophy of the values that shape your life. The central question is “What is the good life?”
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    Findings and Future Directions: Notes From Summer Science MAP Students

    Oct 28, 2022
    Weeks after they concluded their summer science MAPs, we met up with five students to ask them about their research, the process of scientific inquiry, and what the MAP experience has taught them.
  9. President Harris to Serve on Capital Crossroads Advisory Council

    Oct 27, 2022
    Grinnell College President Anne F. Harris will serve on the Capital Crossroads Advisory Council leading the development of the 2040 regional vision plan. The Advisory Council represents a diverse array of organizations to ensure people of different backgrounds and interests have an opportunity to inform the future direction of Central Iowa.
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    Mass Media and Society

    Oct 27, 2022
    Our current society is flooded with media. The course Mass Media and Society explores the relationships among mass media, the public sphere, and democracy. This course will help you reframe those messages and analyze the biases that may arise.

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