SHUM 1615 Introduction to Ancient Rome
Course description
Ancient Rome was a village the size of Ithaca that grew into a world empire. In this course students will be introduced to some of its literature, art, and famous personalities in the classical period (2nd c. BCE – 2nd c. CE) and will read some of the greatest masterpieces of Latin literature. Special attention will be given to the late republic, Augustan, and Hadrianic periods, to Roman ethics, and to the rise of Christianity. No prior knowledge of the ancient world is necessary. All readings are in English.
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Previously offered classes
Summer 2022: Ithaca campus
Professor, Cornell's Department of Classics and associate vice provost of undergraduate education
| Section ID: | SHUM 1615 001-LEC |
| Number: | 1247 |
| Session: | Summer 3-week 3 |
| Class dates: | July 11-29, 2022 |
| Final exam/project due: | Friday July 29, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM / Goldwin Smith Hall 236 (see Final exams) |
| Time / room: | M-F 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM / Goldwin Smith Hall 236 M-F 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM / Goldwin Smith Hall 236 |
| Mode of instruction: | In person |
| Credit: | 3 |
| Grade: | Student option |
| Instructor: | Fontaine, M. (mf268) |
| Max. enroll: | 5 |
| Related: | Cross-listed with CLASS 1615 001-LEC |
| To enroll: | Enrollment for this class is closed.
This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |