CLAS 4420/6420

Making History: Ancient and Modern Narratives
Credit Hours:
3
Level:
Graduate
Undergraduate

An introduction to how history is written. Comparison between ancient Greek, Roman, and Chinese traditions provides a historical perspective on the construction of contemporary narratives about the past. Central topics include genre, style and structure, authenticity, power, and the role of popular media as a tool of dissemination.

Prerequisites:
CLAS 1010 or CLAS 1020 or CLAS(ANTH) 3015 or permission of department
Course Type:
Classical Culture