CLASS 1585

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CLASS 1585
FWS: The Fall of the Roman Empire

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

The Fall of Rome is a turning point in popular historical understanding which is commonly used to discuss contemporary religious challenges, refugee crises, and the fall of states.  In this course, we will begin our narrative at Constantine's conversion to Christianity and through the establishment of the barbarian kingdoms in Western Europe.  We will examine how the Roman Empire reacted to military threats, internal strife, and the demands of cultural change. Students will write essays exploring the role religion plays in society and the causes of political instability through the close reading of a myriad of primary texts such as historical narratives, polemical poetry, and letter collections. Together we will ask: did Rome really "fall" at all?

When Offered Fall.

Satisfies Requirement First-Year Writing Seminar.

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Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 20565 CLASS 1585   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.

Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 20566 CLASS 1585   SEM 102

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    • TR Uris Hall 369
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Behrens, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.