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Academic Year 2004/2005

Roman Villa Life
CCIV 329 SP

Crosslistings: ARCP 329

This seminar will explore life in the Roman countryside, from the luxurious suburban villas near major urban centers to working estates in Italy and the Roman provinces. The course will begin with a general survey of Roman villa life and then move to a more focused inquiry into specific topics including art and architecture, production, slave life, and transportation. Readings will be drawn from ancient literary sources, inscriptions and modern social and archaeological studies. The course is intended for students from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Parslow,Christopher    

Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM;     Location: DWNY100;

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 19)

SR. major: 2   Jr. major: 2

SR. non-major: 2   Jr. non-major: 3   SO: 5   FR: 5

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Reading Non-Verbal Texts, Speaking

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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