Topics for Final Papers
Paper
#6 topic
Directions:
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post a copy in "submit papers to this folder"
in the Roman Civilization discussion folder
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bring a paper copy to my office
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length:
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option 1: 600-900 (counts 30 pts)
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option 2: 1200-1800 (counts 60 pts--but one
must
state option 2 in the header to the paper and the paper must
be 1200 words or more)
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for more information about the format and
about the writing intensive requirements,
click
here
Topic: Compare
and contrast the relationship between Commodus and Lucilla, in the movie
Gladiator, with that of Julia Domna and her son Caracalla. Also
answer what the significance of the similarities and differences are. As
always, make sure you give specific examples, especially from the primary
evidence, to back up your conclusions.
Paper
#7 topic
Directions:
-
post a copy in "submit papers to this folder"
in the Roman Civilization discussion folder
-
bring a paper copy to my office
-
length:
-
option 1: 600-900 (counts 30 pts)
-
option 2: 1200-1800 (counts 60 pts--but one
must
state option 2 in the header to the paper and the paper must
be 1200 words or more)
-
for more information about the format and
about the writing intensive requirements,
click
here
Topic: In
what ways are the spectators of the gladiatorial games in the movie Gladiator
similar to and different from the actual Roman spectators of gladiatorial
games and chariot races? In your essay make sure that you use good
examples from the primary evidence in Shelton and Kebric to support
your conclusions about the actual Roman spectators.