CLASS 1650 - WARFARE: ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Since the dawn of civilization, warfare has been a constant threat to society. Although the material remains of ancient warfare survive in the archaeological record, the literary accounts of Greco-Roman authors provide us with additional evidence to reconstruct developments in, and attitudes toward, armed conflict in the ancient Mediterranean region. This undergraduate course surveys the literary and material evidence of Greco-Roman warfare. Significant battles, developments, strategies, and attitudes are presented chronologically, and special attention is paid to issues of biological and chemical warfare, votive dedications and war trophies, casualties and commemoration, civilian impact, and the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder. This class is a designated W-course, so considerable attention will be paid to developing critical reading, writing, and oral presentation skills.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis

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