Roman Culture and Civilization

Catalog Number: 4090 
Kathleen M. Coleman 
Half course (spring term). M., W., F., at 1. EXAM GROUP: 6
This course has three components: a chronological survey of Roman history from the beginnings to Constantine; exploration of key features of Roman culture (e.g., economy, education, housing, slavery); and an introduction to the tools and methods available for research on ancient Rome. Students are taught how to work with the Roman collections at Harvard (brick-stamps, coins, manuscripts, maps, papyri, pottery, sculpture, etc.). Each student receives guidance in the planning and execution of a research paper.
Note: Concentrators are required to take either one or two semesters of Classical Studies 97, depending on their concentration track.