Cities of Rome and Pompeii

3 credits

This course examines the cities of Rome and Pompeii as they existed and flourished in the ancient world. Through lectures, assigned readings, and visits to various sites it aims to explore the topography and architecture of the cities and to analyze their infrastructure and relationships with their environs. ***Prerequisite: CLAS 100, or completion of 15 credit hours, or permission of the Department Head.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of CLAS 280 or CLAS 290AA.*