Discussion Topics

 Slight change of plans for discussion topics, as we discussed at Ostia today:

During our time in Rome, contribute a total of 5 posts (the first post about Villa Giulia / Pompeii plus 4 additional posts), each one discussing an experience that you have had of viewing a site / object / etc. Be sure to read your classmates' posts and respond to at least two using the comments.

Change for the final paper:

Choose one object, structure, or site, and analyze the viewing experience. For students in AWS 324, compare and contrast the viewing experience of three objects / structures / sites.

Class Discussion Assignment #1

 While at Villa Giulia today, we talked about the different ways in which we encounter and look at art and the ways our visual experience of ancient art objects are constructed by museums. Write a 250+ word post considering one viewing experience from our visit to Giulia or Pompeii. You could also, if you like, compare and contrast the viewing experience in both places.

After writing your blog post, read your classmates' posts and make at least two substantive replies.

Blog post due Thursday, May 26

Class Discussion

 We will also be  using this blog for our class discussions while in Italy. Discussion topics will be posted here; my expectation is that you will post a 250+ word initial post and at least 2 substantive responses to your classmates.

Please be sure to label all discussion posts with the label "Class Discussion".

Ancient Rome on 5 Denarii a Day Scrapbook Assignment

Ciao a tutti! The assignment: Students will read Ancient Rome on 5 Denarii a Day. Using our class blog, they will create a “scrapbook” of their trip, posting at least 15 pictures and observations that relate to the readings from the book.

Each post should include:

• a picture (it could be of something ancient or modern, as long as it connects to the reading)
• a quote / reference from Ancient Rome on 5 Denarii a Day
• a brief explanation of the connection (between 1 sentence and 1 paragraph)

Please create your posts here, using the label "Scrapbook" (You can select this from the Post Settings menu to the right).