CLSC 350 - Hollywood Does Rome

(3 units)

Investigation of filmmakers’ motives and methods used to portray ancient Romans from the beginnings of cinema to the present. Topics include ‘imaging’ the past, ‘power’ of image, community and society, cultural imperialism, film theory, ‘language’ of myth, and reception theory.

Both grading options. Same course as FEA 350. Not open for credit to students with credit in FEA 350.