CLAS 202 - Ethnic Identity in Ancient Greek and Rome

Next Offered: 2008-09
Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3 Hours
Attribute: 3 SS, CD

This course explores: theories about the roles of race, language, and culture in the construction of identity; the relative usefulness of historical and archaeological methodologies in attempts to understand past conceptions of identity; ethnic identity and the ethnic groups of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds as presented by specific ancient texts and archaeological remains; and the ways in which modern and contemporary ethnic issues have influenced the study of classical antiquity. Enrollment Limit: 40.
Instructor: Staff
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: 100-level Classics course or consent of the instructor.