Engage your students in ancient Roman history with this in-class activity built around Ovid and the Ars Amatoria
Though most famous for his epic poem The Metamorpheses, Ovid also wrote several other works, including a guide to dating etiquette entitled Ars Amatoria or "The Art of Love." Latin instructor Skye Shirley has put together a unique classroom activity that brings the culture and history of Rome to life through the analysis of primary resources. Perfect for a wide variety of classroom subjects, students will learn:
- How to engage meaningfully with a primary source
- Functions and descriptions of ancient Roman buildings
- How to compare cultural norms from the past with their own day-to-day lives