Women in Greece and Rome

Professor: West
Credits: 4 credits

Course Description:
This course examines the evidence we have regarding the lives and societal position of women in the Ancient World from the Homeric Epics through the Roman Empire. Students read a variety of texts, including law cases, short stories, and manuals on estate management, as well as four Athenian plays. The course also deals with the visual arts and archeological evidence from the time period in order to convey as complete as possible a picture of women’s lives during these times. During the semester, each student will write a substantial research paper on the topic of their choice and deliver a 40-50 minute class presentation on that topic.



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Prerequisites: No Prerequisites.