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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

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CLAR 3640 - Craft and Technology in the Roman World


Examines the relationship between the development of technology and political/economic factors that affected changing attitudes and desires of the Roman people in different parts of the Roman Empire. Explores the tools and processes used for making objects, building structures, and supplying water and food to urban masses as well as the organization of labor that makes such accomplishments possible. Various types of modern analysis are discussed to show how advances in technology affect our understanding of the ancient world. Counterpoints made with Classical Greek and Hellenistic cultures since many technologies were borrowed by the Romans. Modern parallels also discussed.

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 understand basic physical processes of production of various materials.
  • To understand how historical events affect technological development.
  • To understand the role that technology plays in the development cultural expectations.
  • To understand the socio-economic affects that technological development have on society.



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