Assignment for Friday, 02-06-15

Dear Roman Readers,

For Friday, February 6, please do the following:

(1) Visit and read the Discussions page of our website and familiarize yourself with the details and dates. (NOTE: We've moved Team E to Friday, April 10.) Please note any questions and come to class prepared to ask them.

(2) Read the following sections in the Blue Guide:

• Historical Sketch: The Early Empire (pp. 14–15);
• The Ara Pacis (pp. 160–2);
• Piazza Augusto Imperatore (p. 162); and
• The Pantheon (pp. 163–6).

As you might suspect, we're moving into the age of the first emperor, Augustus, and beyond. We'll start with a bit of history, especially the transition from the Republic to the Empire, then move on to Augustus and his impressive building program.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Dates for the Discussions exercise are on the course Calendar. Also, Prof. Spinner has graciously made room in Unit 2 to make up for the snowpocalypse of Monday, for which I am grateful. This means that Unit 2 now starts a day later, on Feb. 20.

We hope to see you for Gladiator tomorrow at 7:00 p.m.

DC