Classics 226 - Sport,Society,and Politics in the RomanWorld

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Mount Holyoke College

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Description:

(Same as History 226) The Colosseum, a symbol of the grandeur of Rome, was also the arena for gladiatorial combat that was o?en bloody and violent. Gladiators and charioteers were at once celebrities and social outcasts. This course examines Roman sport - its inherent contradictions, its use as a form of social control and as a forum for the dissemination of propaganda and political symbols - against a backdrop of social institutions and practices (including the family, women, religion, and slavery). Meets Humanities I-A requirement G. Sumi 4 credits

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mtholyoke.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 538-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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