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CLAS 226 - Sports and Society in Ancient Greece and Rome


Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3 Hours
Attribute: 3 HU
New course added 11.01.12.

This course examines the role that sport played in ancient Greece and Rome. It will focus on the complex and sometimes controversial role that sports played in these cultures using a variety of ancient sources. We will explore such topics as the origins of Greek sport, the role of the gymnasium in the ancient world, the literature of sports, and the role of gladiators and chariot racing in the Roman Empire.
Enrollment Limit: 35
Instructor: K. Laurence
Consent of the Instructor Required: No


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