This online course presented as an adventure game introduces students to the art and archaeology of Rome, with assignments that focus on writing and the research process. The course asks students to determine whether or not a collection of ancient objects from an American museum should remain in the US or be sent back to Italy. Throughout the course, students excavate artifacts at a digital dig site, visit museums, explore Roman monuments, and navigate the shadowy world of the tombaroli (tomb robbers) and mafia-run black market for antiquities.

No Prerequisites

5

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
THOMAS C
Christian Thomas
4.8
33 reviews
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ARTHIW6R . Thomas C 15 Days Ago

Doesn't teach the class and entrusts all instruction and grading to TA's. Wouldn't recommend.

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WRIT2 . Thomas C 9 Days Ago

A very enjoyable course; the professor was very enthusiastic. easyA.

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WRIT109F . Thomas C 3 Months Ago

Best professor I've ever had. So chill, approachable, and passionate about teaching. He really wants to see you succeed, share your ideas and explore new ones. All the movies we had to watch for class were fire. Gives a few options every week. Watch Machete! Makes class a place you look forward to. Final project is article on movie of your choice.

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ARTHIST6A . Thomas C 4 Months Ago

I took this in summer and it's fully online. It was really straightforward and easy. had weekly writing assignments but they were short and not graded harshly. attendance on zoom section was mandatory but was really easy. highly recommended!!

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WRIT50 . Thomas C A Year Ago

He is one of the nicest and most approachable teachers at UCSB. His class is very easy, just follow the directions and you will get an A.

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WRIT105M . Thomas C 1 Year, 21 Days Ago

Dr. Thomas is by far one of the best professors at UCSB. He is very kind, considerate, and extremely passionate about teaching students in the Writing department. He cares about all his students and their success. If you can take a class with him, take it! He is truly one of the best professors here!

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