What exactly is this assignment asking me to do? lol i don't get the "dig" part. i actually don't understand anything.
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Write a 550-word comparative “dig”—named for digging further into one of the following subjects that we have covered previously. Your “dig” should focus on one of these themes: conflict, women, or culture.
This “dig” should take the form of a researched essay in which you compare one of these themes in Hellenic Greece vs. Hellenistic Greece.
Your instructions are to write a very detailed, very well researched paper about a topic that has been dealt with in class in a less detailed fashion.
Focus on the bold words:
Your “dig” should focus on one of these themes: conflict, women, or culture.
This “dig” should take the form of a researched essay in which you compare one of these themes in Hellenic Greece vs. Hellenistic Greece.
In researching and writing, "compare" means to describe and explain how two things are similar. You might ask your instructor if he/she really wants you to compare AND CONTRAST (tell the differences).
Thank you soo much! is there a website where theres information between the cultures or the culture of hellenic greece
Notice the differences in these:
Hellenic (700-300 BC generally):
>>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellenic_Greece (general information)
>>(general information)
>>http://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=hellenic+greece&hl=en&btnG=Search&as_sdt=1%2C44&as_sdtp=on (much scholarly work here)
Hellenistic (323 - 30 BC generally):
>>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellenistic_period (general information)
>>http://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=hellenistic+greece&hl=en&btnG=Search&as_sdt=1%2C44&as_sdtp=on (much scholarly work here)
You should also go to http://scholar.google.com and enter other search terms. This might work:
hellenic hellenistic greece culture
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Also ... do you have access to a college or public library? Even if you go to the library only once to get a library card/number, you should be able to get the usernames and passwords so you can access the huge databases most libraries subscribe to these days. You'll often find better information through them than through general searches on the Internet.
Here is an example -- one college's library website (but public libraries usually have many of these, too): (Broken Link Removed)
Click on Electronic Resources/Databases to see the different databases this particular college provides for its students. EBSCOhost, ProQuest, and Facts.com are among the largest and best.
What does your library provide? That's a good place to research.
I understand that the assignment prompt may be a bit confusing, but I'll try my best to explain it to you! The assignment is asking you to write a comparative essay, also known as a "dig," where you will be exploring and delving deeper into a specific theme. In this case, you have three themes to choose from: conflict, women, or culture.
To complete this assignment, you need to select one of these themes, and then compare how it was expressed or manifested in two different time periods of Ancient Greece: Hellenic Greece and Hellenistic Greece.
Hellenic Greece refers to the period of ancient Greek history from around the 8th century BC to the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC. Hellenistic Greece, on the other hand, refers to the period that followed Alexander's death and lasted until the Roman conquest of Greece in 146 BC.
Your task is to research and collect information about your chosen theme (conflict, women, or culture) in both Hellenic Greece and Hellenistic Greece. Look for similarities and differences in how this theme was perceived, understood, and practiced during these two time periods.
Once you have gathered enough information, you should organize it into a coherent essay format. Your essay should explore and highlight the significant developments, changes, or continuities related to your chosen theme during Hellenic and Hellenistic Greece. Compare and contrast the ways in which your chosen theme was understood and experienced in each period.
It's important to include well-researched evidence and examples to support your arguments. Make sure to cite your sources properly. The essay should be around 550 words long, so try to effectively communicate your thoughts and findings within that word limit.
If you're still feeling lost or unsure about the prompt, I recommend reaching out to your instructor or classmates for further clarification. They will be able to provide additional guidance and help you understand the assignment better.