Ancient History Courses(No Greek or Latin Required)Clsx 242. Ancient Law. 3 cr. A survey including the contributions of the Greeks and of the Romans to the development of law. Clsx 244. History of Ancient Medicine. 3 cr. An examination of the medical theories and practices in the period from the Egyptian temple physicians to the doctors of the Roman Empire. Special attention is given to Hippocrates and Galen. Clsx 245. Greek History. 3 cr. Greek history and culture from earliest times up to the death of Alexander of Macedon. Clsx 246. Hellenistic History. 3 cr. Mediterranean history from the death of Alexander until the accession of Octavian and the establishment of the Roman Principate. Clsx 247. History of the Roman Principate. 3 cr. The consolidation of the Roman imperial structure from Augustus to the death of Commodus. Clsx 248. History of the Late Roman Empire. 3 cr. Roman history from the accession of Severus to the death of Justinian. Clsx 249. Egyptian Civilization. 3 cr. A survey of Egyptian history and culture from the pre-dynastic period to the establishment of Roman rule in Egypt. Special attention will be given to the artistic, literary, and religious achievements of Egypt. Clsx 260. Classical Tradition in Literature. 3 cr. A study of the influences of Graeco-Roman civilization on later cultural life through the 19th century. Clsx 300. Seminar. 3 cr. Topics variable. Clsx 303W Seminar: Women in Antiquity. 3 cr. This course explores the reality of women’s lives in antiquity, as well as the complexity of male/female interaction, particularly in 5th century BC Greece and the early Roman empire. Clsx 315. Archaeological History of the Ancient Greek World. 3 cr. A survey of the archaeology of Greece from prehistory to the Roman period. Clsx 316. Archaeological History of Athens. 3 cr. An investigation into the topography and monuments of Athens and Attica, from the prehistoric to the Roman period. Clsx 317. Archaeological History of the Ancient Roman World. 3 cr. A survey of the archaeology of Italy from prehistory to the middle fourth century A.D. Clsx 318. Archaeological History of Rome. 3 cr. An investigation of the topography and monuments of Rome from prehistory through Constantine. Clsx 319. Archaeological History: Seminar. 3 cr. Possible topics include the Bronze Age Aegean, the development of Vase Paintings, the Etruscans, the Ara Pacis, etc. Clsx 321. Art, Architecture, and Archaeology of the Augustan Period. 3 cr. An examination of the Augustan period in the light of its material culture focusing on the art and architecture produced under Augustus in Rome. |
