CNRC3061
CNRC 3061 - "Bread and Circuses:" Spectacles and Mass Culture in Antiquity (3 Cr.) Civic Life and Ethics, Historical Perspectives
Classical and Near Eastern Religions and Cultures (10956)
TCLA - College of Liberal Arts
CNRC 3061 - "Bread and Circuses:" Spectacles and Mass Culture in Antiquity (3 Cr.) Civic Life and Ethics, Historical Perspectives
Course description
Development of large-scale public entertainments in ancient Mediterranean world, from athletic contests of Olympia and dramatic festivals of Athens to chariot races and gladiatorial games of Roman Empire. Wider significance of these spectacles in their impact on political, social, and economic life of the societies that supported them.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
OPT - Student Option
Lecture
Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:
02312
This course fulfills the following Liberal Education requirement(s)
Historical Perspectives, Civic Life and Ethics
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Fall Odd, Spring Even Year