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CCIV234

Art and Society in Ancient Pompeii
CCIV234 SP

Crosslistings: ARHA225, ARCP234
SectionClass Size*AvailableTimesPOIPrereq
1 20 4 Times: M.W.... 1:10PM-2:30PM;NoNo

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:21 EDT 1999 )

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: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA CLAS

Prerequisites: None

Section 01
Parslow, C
Times: M.W.... 1:10PM- 2:30PM;
Grading Mode: A/F
Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 1
Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999




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