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Sport and Spectacle in Greece and Rome

Description:
This course will examine the competitive games of antiquity-especially athletics, chariot racing, and gladiatorial combat-and analyze the place they had in the religious and cultural lives of Greeks and Romans. Topics include athletic training, the Pan-Hellenic festivals, praise poetry, prizes, professionalism, nudity, the participation of women, amphitheaters, and the cult of violence in Rome.

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2013 Spring

Section Class Number Weekly Schedule Time Instructor Location
01 4560 MWF 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Carlon,Jacqueline M W02-0158 More Info