Bodies in Antiquity

(Same as Classics M149.) Investigation of individuals and groups that compose ancient Greek and Roman societies and relationship they have with larger social body, with particular focus on marginalized or minority groups such as women, noncitizens (resident aliens and provincials), slaves, children, elderly, and disabled. Examination of ways these groups contribute to or detract from our understanding of ancient society as whole. May be repeated for credit with topic change.

P/NP or letter grading.