AP/HIST 1100 6.00

Gladiators, Gods, Gigolos, and Goths: Reading Roman Society, c.200 BCE-c.500 CE

Through a series of case studies concerning the social history of ancient Rome, this course introduces students to the written texts and other media that are used to understand human societies of all periods. Special emphasis will be given to the diverse interpretative approaches that one can bring to such texts and artefacts.

Note: This course will not fulfill a History majors 1000-level requirement.
Note: LAPS History majors and minors cannot take this course to satisfy the six credits required at the 1000-level in History for major or minor credit.