FYSM 234 - All Road Lead to Rome

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Trinity College

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For centuries Rome evoked awe, veneration, and to those who lived within its empire or had been conquered by its armies, fear. It was known as Caput mundi (head of the world) or, simply, Urbs (the City). However, by the fourth century CE, Constantinople had replaced Rome as the capital of the Empire and Rome experienced a long period of decline and degradation. Travelers to the city during the Middle Ages, after the Great Schism which sent the papacy to Avignon, described the city as overrun by woods and grazing cattle. However, with the return of the papacy in the fifteenth century, it enjoyed a renaissance and became home to some of Europe's greatest artists (Raphael, Michelangelo, & Bernini, to name a few). Rome is a palimpsest with its many layers of civilization literally buried in its foundations and still evident in the monuments and ruins. Today, it is a cosmopolitan city, drawing tourists from around the world who revel in its architectural and artistic marvels. Besides studying the most spectacular moments in its cultural history, we will also try to answer the following questions: How do ancient and modern Rome coexist What challenges does the city face today How will Romans today preserve their artistic legacy How have globalization, immigration, and technology impacted the city in recent years We will learn why Rome has rightfully been deemed the Eternal City. As part of our study, we will also consider Trinity College's connection to Rome. For thirty years, Trinity has had a campus there. How have generations of Trinity students and faculty been affected by their experience in Rome All roads do lead to Rome, and back again, of course. 1.00 units, Seminar

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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