Survey of film depictions of the classical world of Greece and Rome, with readings from literary, historical, and critical sources. Topics include "sword and sandals" genre and its history; parallels between America and Greece/Rome; spectacle and empire; and the uses of history in popular historical films.
Course Descriptions
01:190:212 Classical World in Film
- Course Code: 01:190:212
- Semester(s) Offered: Fall
- Credits: 3