C C X04C C C 304C Topics in the Ancient World 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
An introductory survey of the highlights of Greek and Roman civilization and early Christianity. No knowledge of Greek or Latin is required. Classical Civilization 304C and 348 may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Lower Division
Topic 1: Introduction to Greek Private Life.
Topic 2: Paganism to Christianity: An Introduction.
Topic 3: Introduction to Ancient Egypt. A survey of the language, culture, and history of Egypt from the prehistorical period (13,000 BC) to the New Kingdom (1069 BC). Only one of the following may be counted: African and African Diaspora Studies 315J, 317C (Topic: Introduction to Ancient Egypt), 317C (Topic 5), Classical Civilization 304C (Topic 3). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Topic 4: Greece and Rome: Film and Reality. Key events and personalities of ancient Greece and Rome and their treatment in major European and American films. Only one of the following may be counted: Classical Civilization 304C (Topic: Greece and Rome: Film and Reality), 304C (Topic 4), European Studies 307 (Topic: Greece and Rome: Film and Reality).
Topic 6: Ancient Philosophy. An introduction to the philosophical achievements of the ancient world, concentrating on Plato and Aristotle. Only one of the following may be counted: Classical Civilization 304C (Topic: Ancient Philosophy), 304C (Topic 6), Philosophy 301K. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Same as: PHL 301K Restrictions: Primarily for lower-division students.