HI 252 - Ancient Mediterranean Cities

Institution:

Wagner College

Subject:

Description:

One unit. This course will trace the development of urban civilizations in the ancient Mediterranean basin, beginning with the impact of successive waves of settlers---Egyptians, Hebrews, Minoans, Mycenaeans, Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans. We will then focus on life in Roman cities, using both Rome and Pompeii as examples. How do modern historians use archeology, literary evidence and art to reconstruct ancient urban life We will study social class, gender and urban politics, theater and spectacle, food and gastropolitics, and evolving civic ideals as Rome exported its powerful urban paradigm throughout the empire. Offered alternate years as needed.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wagner.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 390-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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