ARH512

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ARH512 - The Ancient City as Text: Rome and Its Reception

Religious Studies and ClassicsGraduateUA - UA General

Course ID

039014

Course Description

A chronological, thematic, and interdisciplinary study of Rome from Forum to Fascism, the readings in CLAS 412/512 include selections from some of the most influential writers and texts of western literature-- travelers, historians, artists, writers, reporters, scientists, critics, art historians, and politicians. Since our goal is to study the ancient iconic city Rome and its reception through the neo-classical period through many lens, we shall also include a range of artists and visuals, including a visit to the Special Collections Library to view manuscripts, facsimiles, and incunabula, a visit to the UAMA collection, and trip to the nearby San Xavier Mission, the \"Sistine Chapel of the West.\" Graduate level requirements include ten short papers, a final paper, and a presentation of the final paper.

Min Units

3

Max Units

3

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Career

Graduate

Course Attributes

CE - CL (Cross Listed)

Course Requisites

Cross Listed Courses

May be convened with

ARH412

Component

Lecture

Optional Component

No