Golden Age of Rome

Golden Age of Rome
History of Civilization, culture, and daily life of Rome as indicated through its literature, art, history, and archaeology.
CL CV
246
 Hours3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesNone
 NoteAll readings in English.
 TaughtWinter even years
 ProgramsContaining CL CV 246
Course Outcomes

Classical Roman Culture, Literature, and Politics

Through the careful exploration of the humanities and history of the Romans in their so-called Golden Age (the Late Republic and the Augustan Age) successful students will develop a greater understanding of Classical Roman culture, literature, and politics.

Roman Literature, Philosophy, Warfare, Religion, and Art

Successful students will learn how Roman literature, philosophy, warfare, religion, and art have influenced the development of later western culture.

Evaluating Classical Texts

Successful students will develop a greater ability to evaluate a Classical text (in translation) critically and intelligently.