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Academic Year 2003/2004


Art and Society in Ancient Pompeii
CCIV 234 SP

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.

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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