Democracy and Myth in Ancient Greece
This two-semester program offers an engaging and profound study of ancient Greek culture and literature, with a particular focus on Athens at the height of its political, literary, and intellectual influence. Students will study the narratives that shaped religion and culture in the ancient world and then experience what it was like to be a citizen in the first democracy! At the end of the program, we will travel to Greece and visit the very places we have been discussing all semester, such as the theater of Dionysus in Athens, the oracle at Delphi, and the stadium at Olympia.
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How to Sign Up
The sign-up process with priority review for first-year programs and seminars begins on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 12 p.m. (CT). To participate in priority review, please submit your application in the first 24 hours after applications open or by Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 12 p.m. (CT). The link to the application form will be available on the First-Year Programs homepage during that time. You will need your WashU Key to apply.
