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Academic Year 2003/2004
Art and Society in Ancient Pompeii
CCIV 234 SP
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.
COURSE FORMAT:
Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA CLAS
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
NONE
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Parslow,Christopher
- Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: SCIE339
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 19)
- SR. major: 2 Jr. major: 3
- SR. non-major: 2 Jr. non-major: 3 SO: 3 FR: 6
Special Attributes:
- Curricular Renewal: Reading Non-Verbal Texts, Focused Inquiry Course
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004
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