CLA 003: Rome and the Mediterranean: 800 BCE to 500 CE
Lecture MWF 12:10 PM 1:00 PM PITZER 01010
A01 Discussion F 1:10 PM 2:00 PM OLSON 00251
A02 Discussion F 1:10 PM 2:00 PM OLSON 00217
A03 Discussion F 1:10 PM 2:00 PM OLSON 00207
A04 Discussion F 2:10 PM 3:00 PM OLSON 00251
A05 Discussion F 2:10 PM 3:00 PM OLSON 00217
A06 Discussion F 2:10 PM 3:00 PM OLSON 00207
This course explores the history of the Roman Republic and Roman Empire as they grew from a
small, central Italian settlement into one of the largest political entities in global history. In many
narratives about the Roman Empire, this growth is considered a spectacular historical
success—but was it? This course will examine the complicated balance in Roman history
between individual ambition, colonization, governing, and myths of power and virtue. Students
will learn the outline of Roman history from its foundation stories to the beginning of late
antiquity, and will consider the historical and ethical question, when is it a good thing to get what
you want?
4 units: 3 lecture, 1 discussion
- GE: Arts and Humanities, Writing Experience, World Cultures