HIST 388: Topics in European History

HIST 388-003: Environmental Hist Greece/Rome
(Spring 2027)

03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW

Planetary Hall 206

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Section Information for Spring 2027

An Environmental History of Greece & Rome – Through lenses both ancient and modern, this course will examine how the ancient Greeks and Romans viewed, sought to understand, appreciated, and utilized the earth and its natural resources. Focal points will include ancient concepts of and attitudes toward the environment, the interconnection and interdependency of natural elements, appreciation for the landscape, and awareness of environmental problems and sustainability. Special attention will be paid to representations of landscapes in myth, art, and literature.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Study of historical topics or periods of special interest. Notes: Topics announced in advance. May be repeated for credit when topic is different. Offered by History & Art History. May be repeated within the term.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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