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| Campus | Bryn Mawr |
| Semester | Fall 2023 |
| Registration ID | ARCHB246001 |
| Course Title | Classical Antiquity/Movies |
| Credit | 1.00 |
| Department | Classical Studies |
| Instructor | Palermo,Rocco |
| Times and Days | MW 02:40pm-04:00pm
M 07:10pm-10:00pm |
| Room Location | DAL300,CARP25 |
| Additional Course Info | Class Number: 2443 This course explores the visual representations and the narratives of the Graeco-Roman times on screen. From silent films to modern Hollywood productions through Netflix, Amazon, and other streaming services productions, students will discuss the impact of classical antiquity in the film-making industry. We will be looking into how the depiction of different aspects of the Greek and Roman past (literature, history, art, archaeology) are used (and misused) on screen and in which way these productions influence the way we understand the ancient world. Approach: Cross-Cultural Analysis (CC), Critical Interpretation (CI); Enrollment Cap: 30. 10 Seats Reserved for Freshmen: If this course exceeds the enrollment cap, the following criteria will be used for the lottery: Archaeology Major and Minor Senior; Archaeology Major Junior; Archaeology Minor Junior; Film Studies Senior; Film Studies Junior; Archaeology Major Sophomore; Archaeology Minor Sophomore; Film Studies Sophomore |
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