context1: This class is designed for students who have taken Classics III during their junior year. We will continue our exploration of classical civilization, focusing on Roman cults and religious <strong>beliefs</strong>, Roman philosophy and ethics, and Roman <strong>values</strong> and perspectives. We will deepen our knowledge of Roman history, focusing on the Empire and Rome’s fall as we read Vergil and other Golden Age authors.
context2: Meanwhile, consumer surveys have consistently identified food quality as the main reason for purchasing organic food. Higher nutritional <strong>value</strong>, no toxic residues from pesticides, and better taste are often cited, as is the positive impact of organic production on the environment. Whether organic food actually delivers on these desires and <strong>beliefs</strong> is controversial and the subject of scientifically inconclusive debate.