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Academic Year 2002/2003

Art and Society in Ancient Pompeii
CCIV 234 FA
Crosslistings:
ARHA 225
ARCP 234
Clusters:

Urban Studies

Using archaeological, art-historical and literary sources, we will examine daily life in Pompeii and Herculaneum. Topics to be considered include public monuments, private houses, spectacles, and social, cultural and political activity.

MAJOR READINGS

A selection of readings in primary sources in translation (e.g., the letters of Pliny, ancient inscriptions, Petronius) and modern art-historical and archaeological studies.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Midterm, final, and research paper and class presentation--details to be announced.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Some knowledge of the art, history, or civilization of ancient Rome is strongly recommended.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA CLAS    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003

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