(3 units). The Roman World and its achievements. Introduction to certain aspects of Roman civilization: literature, religion, philosophy, art, and architecture, science and engineering, private life, political activity, the rise of Christianity. Special attention is paid to those aspects which still influence contemporary western civilization. Course Component: Lecture
(3 units). The Roman World and its achievements. Introduction to certain aspects of Roman civilization: literature, religion, philosophy, art, and architecture, science and engineering, private life, political activity, the rise of Christianity. Special attention is paid to those aspects which still influence contemporary western civilization. Course Component: Lecture