FILM 415: The Ancient World in Film
Course Description
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.Study of modern films as they relate to ancient literary texts that inspired them or with which they share common themes; relationship between Greek epic, tragedy, and comedy and their cinematic adaptations; treatment of Rome as an idea or ideal in the work of both ancient Romans and modern filmmakers.Prerequisite:Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.Cross Listing:CLASÂ 415/FILMÂ 415.