SOC 961 - Ancient Rome

Credits: 3
Develop an understanding of the world of ancient Rome. Learn how it is essential to understanding the modern Western World. So much of our government, culture, and even religious outlook has a Roman imprint on it and teachers of world history can benefit greatly from an in-depth study of the Roman world provided by this course, built on national social science standards. Through a noted textbook, History channel video, and companion CD-ROM, students will explore key social, political, religious, artistic and technological aspects of what was once the world's most powerful empire. Key personalities that shaped the Roman world and its legacy will also be studied.

NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.