The Age of Augustus
CCIV 227
Spring 2007
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01
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| Crosslisting:
HIST 233 |
This course introduces students to a remarkable period in Western history, the rule of Rome's first emperor, Augustus. We will begin by examining the political and military clashes of the late Republic that ultimately led to Augustus' acquisition of power, and then move to explore the ways in which Augustus attempted to orchestrate political, social, and religious change - and the ways in which people responded to his efforts. A wide range of evidence will be treated, including art, architecture, political speeches, letters, biography, historiography, poetry, religious ceremonies, and law. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA CLAS |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Ronald Syme, THE ROMAN REVOLUTION
Paul Zanker, THE POWER OF IMAGES IN THE AGE OF AUGUSTUS
Cicero, SELECTED POLITICAL SPEECHES
Plutarch, MAKERS OF ROME: NINE LIVES OF PLUTARCH
Vergil, THE AENEID
Horace, THE COMPLETE ODES AND EPODES
Ovid, THE LOVE POEMS
Augustus, RES GESTAE DIVI AUGUSTI
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Examinations and Assignments:
Three short (3-page) papers, midterm examination, final paper (7-9 pages) |
| Instructor(s): Caldwell,Lauren Elizabeth Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: DWNY113; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: -4 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 7 | FR: 7 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 2 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
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