HIST 3762 - Rome: The Biography of a City

3 hours

Intensive study trip based in Rome, with excursions to other sites (e.g. Florence, Orvieto or Naples/Pompeii): overview of the history and culture of the city of Rome, from antiquity to the present, via personal encounters with the monuments, art and topography of the city. Exploration of the archaeology, history and art from the perspective of a single historical site: investigation of the impact of Rome in civilization, focusing especially on ancient Rome, medieval Christianity, and the Italian Renaissance.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor(s), approved application from the Study Abroad Center.

Previous experience in courses such as ART 2350/ART 2360 or HIST 1050/HIST 1060/HIST 3760 strongly recommended. No knowledge of Italian or Latin is expected.