This course introduces students to the power of writing as a means of communication and a process of thinking and understanding. As students complete a series of writing assignments, they will engage in a process of reading, drafting, reviewing, and revising, working in peer groups and individually with their instructors.
What did it mean to be sexual in the ancient world? How did the answer differ if you were a wealthy Roman man, an enslaved Christian woman, or a married Jewish couple? In this course, we will explore the variety of sexualities, genders, and sexual expressions that existed in ancient Judaism, Christianity, and Greece and Rome. We will critically analyze how sex, gender, and sexuality intersected with other identities, such as religion, ethnicity, and legal status by examining diverse sources, including text, art, and archaeology.
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