Prerequisites: upper-division standing or consent of instructor

Description: Focuses on an aspect of antiquity of critical importance to modern culture, and examines the relevant literary texts, artistic monuments, and cultural data. Students explore and interpret ancient sources to gain an appreciation of the differences and similarities between the classical world and the world today. All readings are in English; no knowledge of foreign languages is required. E. Ancient Sexuality and Gender: Myths and Realities; F. Greco-Roman Popular Culture; G. Reading Greek and Roman Sports; J. Guide to Living in the Ancient World.