This course provides a survey of the origin, rise and development of ancient Greek civilization from the arrival of the Greeks in Europe until the death of Cleopatra (approximately 1600-30 BC). Emphasis is placed on the rise of the Greek city-state and the spread of Greek culture to the East. CLSICS 301L and HIST 301L are the same course.Prerequisite(s): One 200-level or higher Classics course or one 200-level History course or permission of the instructorCrosslisted: CLSICS301L and HIST301L are the same course.