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CS92PROD
The Roman Family
CCIV 124
Fall 2011
Section: 01  

What images do you associate with the phrase "traditional family"? The Roman family probably aligns in many ways with the model you have in mind, but it departs from it as well. The father of the Roman family (paterfamilias), for instance, was granted an extraordinary degree of control over his descendants, not just while they were children, but for their entire lives. In this class we will look at the makeup and dynamics of the Roman household, considering issues such as the architecture of the Roman house, marriage, divorce, funerary ritual, discipline of children, adultery, procreation, adoption, the status of women, and the all-important role of the father of the family in these matters.

Essential Capabilities: Writing
Students will write and revise several papers during the semester. Emphasis will be placed on developing skills in argumentation and use of evidence.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA CLAS
Course Format: DiscussionGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Requirement for: None
Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available

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