Course Catalog - 2012-2013

     

CLAS 309 - THE DAWN OF ROME

Long Title: THE DAWN OF ROME: GENERATING THE URBAN, SOCIAL AND POLITICAL LIFE OF THE ETERNAL CITY
Department: Classical Studies
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Description: In this course you will uncover the roots of the Eternal City, Rome. Through analysis of archaeological remains, art historical methodologies and theories of social space, intentionally, structuration and agency, you will question how and why Rome became a city and a culture the reshaped the world. Although we will study some later material, looking closely at the kingship of Rome, the genesis of the Roman Republic, and the ability to understand a distant culture through artistic manufacture, materiality and philosophical shift. Cross-list: HART 309.