Who Were the Romans?

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This course is an introductory lecture course with discussion sections that asks students to consider a range of answers that attend to the question, “Who Were the Romans?” Ancient Rome was a multi-ethnic global phenomenon whose society, culture, religion, art, and laws crossed three continents. With attention to how the Romans saw themselves and how they often failed to live up to their own ideals, the course will give students an opportunity to develop a nuanced understanding of the ancient past and explore its relevance for today.