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Academic Year 2005/2006

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

A selection of primary and secondary sources.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two exams, oral seminar presentation, final research paper.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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