Particular attention is given to the social, historical, religious and economic forces that shaped gender roles in Greek society, and to the gulf between the roles of women in society and their images in literature. Consideration of the social structures and forces that affected gender roles in Roman society. Particular attention is given to typologies of women in Roman literature. Historical and Cultural Studies. An in-depth consideration of the heroines of Greek tragedy and comedy, as shaped by literary, psychological and sociological factors.
Emphasis is given to academic methodology and original research.
Independent Study Selected research topics organized in consultation with individual students. Background lectures and discussions emphasize characteristic values of ancient Greek civilization. Background lectures and discussions emphasize characteristic Roman values. This course focuses principally on the treatment of Rome in American films. It compares ancient sources with their adaptations into film.