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Gender and Sexuality in the Classical World

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Course Information

Subject code

HIST

Subject Code Description

History

Course Number

3170

Course Title

Gender and Sexuality in the Classical World

Catalog Subject and Course Number

HIST 3170

Catalog Title

Gender and Sexuality in the Classical World

Course Description (Combined)

Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in any WC&IL II course or HON 1000.

This course explores the construction of gender identity in the Greco-Roman world. Through readings of poetry, drama, history, legal and scientific texts, ancient novels, and more, the student will examine how definitions of masculinity and femininity shaped ancient society. Artistic and archaeological evidence will also be considered.

Credit: 3