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This seminar, open to all Master’s students, takes an interdisciplinary approach and examines family, marriage, gender, and childhood in Ancient Greece and Rome from a historical perspective. We will explore family structures, gender roles and their impact on society, wedding and divorce rituals, inheritance practices, and the gendered practices of child-rearing in Ancient Greece and Rome. Special attention will be given to how family institutions and gender norms shaped social relations, culture, and traditions in antiquity. The seminar offers students a deep historical understanding of the everyday life of ancient people and the functioning of their societies. It also involves drawing analogies with situations in the modern world in order to identify those aspects of family and childhood culture in antiquity that have shaped our contemporary views, as well as those that differ significantly. Teaching Format:
Each session combines a lecture-style input with an open discussion, in which students are expected to take an active role by analyzing and debating key issues and engaging with case studies. Course Structure: - Sessions 1–5: Family and Kinship in Ancient Society
- Sessions 6–9: Childhood, Upbringing, and Education
- Sessions 10–12: Gender Roles, Psychological Conflicts, and the Ancient Legacy
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