CLASSIC 20
Discovering Romans
Description: Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Knowledge of Latin not required. Study of Roman life and culture from time of city's legendary foundations to end of classical antiquity. Readings focus on selections from works of ancient authors in translation. Lectures illustrated with images of art, architecture, and material culture. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 5.0
Units: 5.0
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I took this class this quarter. I got a 93 and a 95 on the midterms, a 100 and a 96 on the essays and i dont know yet what i got on the final The tests are completely fair. He goes off the bold and italicized words in his lecture notes. Going to class is a must if you want to know the details he wants from you on his tests. If you miss a day, see if your TA can help I had Bethany Simpson, she was amazing. I missed 2 lectures bc i was sick and I got lecture notes from her, my TA, go figure. Seriously people your TA's are there to help you, not scare you. If you miss a day get notes from anyone, its better than nothing at all. He puts important slides online that you need to know. There are questions on geographical locations. These he stresses in his lectures and they come form the reading. DO the reading, the passages are specific. It is necessary if you want an A. The paper topics are always great. I loved them I really enjoyed this class, and I have come out knowing a lot, not just a bunch of random facts, I think I really know about the ROMANS!
I took this class this quarter. I got a 93 and a 95 on the midterms, a 100 and a 96 on the essays and i dont know yet what i got on the final The tests are completely fair. He goes off the bold and italicized words in his lecture notes. Going to class is a must if you want to know the details he wants from you on his tests. If you miss a day, see if your TA can help I had Bethany Simpson, she was amazing. I missed 2 lectures bc i was sick and I got lecture notes from her, my TA, go figure. Seriously people your TA's are there to help you, not scare you. If you miss a day get notes from anyone, its better than nothing at all. He puts important slides online that you need to know. There are questions on geographical locations. These he stresses in his lectures and they come form the reading. DO the reading, the passages are specific. It is necessary if you want an A. The paper topics are always great. I loved them I really enjoyed this class, and I have come out knowing a lot, not just a bunch of random facts, I think I really know about the ROMANS!
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Winter 2018 - Hi! I'm selling textbooks for this class! Text me at ********** The Aeneid- Virgil Used, but in good shape In Search of the Romans- James Renshaw Used, but in good shape (has some highlighting and underlining) Cicero, Petronius, Plautus, Seneca, Livy- Comes in a pack of 5 books Used, but in very good shape (basically new)
Winter 2018 - Hi! I'm selling textbooks for this class! Text me at ********** The Aeneid- Virgil Used, but in good shape In Search of the Romans- James Renshaw Used, but in good shape (has some highlighting and underlining) Cicero, Petronius, Plautus, Seneca, Livy- Comes in a pack of 5 books Used, but in very good shape (basically new)
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Professor McDonnell is absolutely wonderful. I would recommend this class even if you don't have to take it. This class made me actually look forward to class, but if you get Hilary as a TA definitely switch because she's completely terrible and no help at all. Having her as a TA is my only complaint, otherwise this class was great!!!
Professor McDonnell is absolutely wonderful. I would recommend this class even if you don't have to take it. This class made me actually look forward to class, but if you get Hilary as a TA definitely switch because she's completely terrible and no help at all. Having her as a TA is my only complaint, otherwise this class was great!!!
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Purchase is VERY passionate about classics, which made me want to learn more. His class is VERY fair. If you at least skim the reading and keep up in lecutre, you will do well. Every quiz and test is VERY straightforward, he tells you exactly what will be on it. Like most north campus classes, your grade is determined by your TA, as he/she grades both of the papers (which aren't too bad) = 45%, the three quizzes (5% each =15%), and the final exam (30%). Final exam was very fair. I reccomend this class....
Purchase is VERY passionate about classics, which made me want to learn more. His class is VERY fair. If you at least skim the reading and keep up in lecutre, you will do well. Every quiz and test is VERY straightforward, he tells you exactly what will be on it. Like most north campus classes, your grade is determined by your TA, as he/she grades both of the papers (which aren't too bad) = 45%, the three quizzes (5% each =15%), and the final exam (30%). Final exam was very fair. I reccomend this class....
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