CL CV 246
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Golden Age of Rome
Comparative Arts and Letters
College of Humanities
Course Description
History of Civilization, culture, and daily life of Rome as indicated through its literature, art, history, and archaeology.
When Taught
Winter Even Years
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Note
All readings in English.
Title
Classical Roman Culture, Literature, and Politics
Learning Outcome
Through the careful exploration of the humanities and history of the Romans in their so-called Golden Age (the Late Republic and the Augustan Age) successful students will develop a greater understanding of Classical Roman culture, literature, and politics.
Title
Roman Literature, Philosophy, Warfare, Religion, and Art
Learning Outcome
Successful students will learn how Roman literature, philosophy, warfare, religion, and art have influenced the development of later western culture.
Title
Evaluating Classical Texts
Learning Outcome
Successful students will develop a greater ability to evaluate a Classical text (in translation) critically and intelligently.
