MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University

Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


CHC2410

Women in Roman society

A C Romano

8 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton

Synopsis The subject examines the image, role and status of women in Roman society. Its focus is twofold. (a) Myth and symbol: analysed in the literary sources available. (b) The facts: demographic evidence; the law; status and legal capacity; marriage and divorce; women and work; education; women and religion.

Assessment Written (4000 words): 50% + Examination (2 hours): 50%

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