Classics and Ancient History

CLAS2645Introduction to Spectacle in Ancient Rome (A)3 ch (3C)
Introduces students to spectacle in Roman culture, from gladitorial combat to political oratory, tragic theatre to comic farce, military triumph to erotic mime. Working with literary and archaeological sources, students will explore the many spaces in the city (Colosseum, forum, circus, temples, even crossroads) where citizens, slaves, and foreigners gathered to see and be seen. Normally taught on location. Students cannot recieve credit for both CLAS 2645 and CLAS 3943.