CLAS 350 - Women in the Ancient World

Institution:

Virginia Wesleyan University

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Description:

Examines gender roles and identities of sexuality in ancient Greece and Rome through readings in primary sources supplemented by current scholarship. Exploration of contrasts between representations of women in Classical literature and the limitations women faced in the real world, with observation of changes in women's status that occurred according to place and time. Consideration of ancient definitions and expressions of alternate sexualities, marking the similarities and differences between ancient and modern labels and identities. Prerequisite: CLAS 105, 209 or 210.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vwu.edu

Phone Number:

(757) 455-3200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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