The Ancient World on Film

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(same as FILMS_VS 3775 ). This course explores how classical antiquity has been represented in twentieth and twenty-first-century film, with particular emphasis on the ways in which ancient narratives and iconography have been appropriated by filmmakers to address contemporary cultural issues. Credit Hour s : 3 Recommended: Prior 2000 level coursework in Classical Humanities, Art History and Archaeology, or Film Studies