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Apr 25, 2024
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CLAR 3620 - The Archaeology of Roman Cities
An archaeological study of Rome and other Roman cities from the 8th century B.C. to the fall of the Roman empire. Particular emphasis is placed on the physical remains as products of and evidence for the changing cultural and political concepts that constantly revised the design and composition of Roman cities.
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes: - To develop skills that allow them to analyze the city as a means of understanding the culture that produced it and the changes over time (both ancient and modern).
- To develop skills that will allow them to interpret material evidence (as opposed to written) as means of understanding cultural norms and cultural interaction within the Roman city.
- To recognize the institutions in our present civilization that originated in the Roman city life and government.
- To understand how cities can be used to shape and even manipulate the values of the citizens who live there.
- To understand the aspirations and values of the people as expressed within the urban context of their cultures.
- To understand the roles which religion, art, family, politics, and leisure activities play in development of Roman cities.
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