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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "AH 290-1"
COURSE NAME: "Ancient Rome and Its Monuments"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Summer Session II 2017
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Jens Koehler
EMAIL: [email protected]
 HOURS: MTWTH 9:30 AM 11:15 AM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: On-site; activity fee: €40 or $52
OFFICE HOURS: cell 0039-338-5256504
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
STUDENTS SHOULD NOT REGISTER FOR BOTH AH190 and AH290
Rome City Series - This on-site course considers the art and architecture of ancient Rome through visits to museums and archaeological sites. The course covers the visual culture and architecture of Rome beginning with the Iron Age and ending with the time of Constantine. A broad variety of issues are raised, including patronage, style and iconography, artistic and architectural techniques, Roman religion, business and entertainment.
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:

This is an upper level survey course focusing on the city of Rome from its origins well before the 8th century BC to the reign of emperor Constantine in the 4th century AD. Ancient Roman civilization will mostly be studied through its architecture and art, leaving but enough space to include questions of historical and social interest. Students will be introduced to the architecture of public and private buildings, and they will learn about sculpture and wall paintings. Given the advantage to stay in Rome, we can study the ancient monuments directly on-site in a first-hand approach.

Some visits include longer walks. Use appropriate clothing and shoes! A bottle of water, cap, and sun protection are recommended.



Students may have to pay some extra-fee (Euro 40) to cover entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums.

 
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Students are introduced to different methods and theories of research, developed for Archaeology and Ancient History. They can acquire the tools to recognize the most important classes of archaeological materials (typology). They will learn about the evolution of architecture and art, compared to the historical developents (chronology).

The analysis of unknown monuments and objects allow students to study and think critically. The nature of the exams, the term paper, as well as class discussion, are aimed to a further development of critical analysis, presentation and communication skills.
TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
Rome. Archaeological Guide (2010)Claridge, A.Oxford University Pressn/an/a    
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
quiz 1short answer questions. 10
quiz 2short answer questions and mini essay 10
oral presentationon a topic/monument to be selected. oral presentation on-site (15 points) and handout (10 points). 25
research paperoutline with bibliography (5 points) and final paper (20 points). 25
final examshort answer questions and essay choice (about 15/15 points). 30

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that require
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:

All scheduled classes are mandatory. You are allowed only one unjustified absence; every unjustified absence thereafter will result in the lowering of your grade. Attendance will be taken at each class. Because this is an on-site course with special scheduled permits to sites and museums it has strict time limitations. You must, therefore, always be punctual. You should calculate around 40-50 minutes travel time to our meeting points (specified below in the class schedule). For legal reasons no visitors are allowed to follow the class.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred. In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment, may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation to the President, who will make the final decision.
STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap. Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
SCHEDULE

 

M July 3

1) Introduction. Practice, theories and methods of archaeology and ancient history.

in classroom G.K.1.1

Claridge 4-32: history. 44-60: glossary.

T July 4 no class

W July 5

2) Topography and history of ancient Rome. Walk to the ancient city center. (Tiber - Largo Argentina).

Meet in classroom G.K.1.1

Claridge 241-246. 253-258. 274-294. 299-300: sites; F. Coarelli

Th July 6

3) Capitoline Hill. Early Rome, Temple of Jupiter.

Meet on Capitol, Piazza del Campidoglio

Claridge 259-273: sites.

select oral presentation topic

Fri July 7

4) Palatine Hill and Forum Romanum. Palatine: foundation and imperial palaces. Roman Forum: Republic and Roman government. Triumphal Arches.

Meet on Capitol.

M July 10

5) Circus Maximus. Forum Boarium temples.

Meet on Forum Boarium.

quiz 1

T 11

6) Palatine Hill and Forum Romanum. Single buildings: Regia, Atrium Vestae, Curia and Rostra. Temple of Divus Julius. Romulus’ village. Imperial palaces.

Meet at entrance to Forum Romanum, Via dei Fori Imperiali

Claridge 62-123: Forum. 124-159: Palatine. F. Coarelli

W 12

7) Colosseum: Spectacles and Imperial Power.

Meet at Arch of Constantine.

Claridge 312-319.

Th 13

8) Capitoline Museums. Temple of Jupiter, Lupa Romana, Marcus Aurelius and Commodus.

Meet on Capitol.

M 17

9) Imperial Fora: Forum of Caesar, of Augustus, of Peace, of Nerva, and of Trajan.

Meet at Column of Trajan.

quiz 2

T 18

10) Northern Field of Mars: Ara Pacis, Mausoleum of Augustus.

Meet at Ara Pacis.

W 19

11) Trajan's Markets (?). Museum of the Imperial Fora.

Claridge 160-196: Fora. 301-308. 312-319. 326-328: Colosseum valley; F. Coarelli.

Meet at Column of Trajan

Th 20

12) Campus Martius: Politics and Religion. Southern Field of Mars: Pantheon, Column of Marcus Aurelius.

Meet at Largo Argentina, near the tower

Claridge 197-239: Campus Martius; F. Coarelli

paper outline due

M 24

13) National Museum: tombs, funerary art. Baths of Diocletian, Servian Walls.

Meet at Termini railway station

T 25

14) Palazzo Massimo: paintings, mosaics and sculpture.

meet at Palazzo Massimo, entrance (near Termini)

Claridge 50-52: painting. 61. 391-396: sites. 481-485: museums; F. Coarelli

W 26

15) Aurelian city walls. Mount Testaccio and Porticus Aemilia.

Meet at the pyramid, Piazzale Ostiense

Th 27

16)  Porta Maggiore. Roman aqueducts.

Meet at metro stop Manzoni

Claridge 61. 397-405: sites; F. Coarelli (or: Claridge 60-61. 383-387;  www.romanaqueducts.info.)

M 31

17) Baths of Caracalla: architecture, water supply.

Meet at metro stop Circo Massimo

T Aug. 1

18) From Imperial to Late Antique. Caelian Hill: Santo Stefano Rotondo, San Clemente. Ludus Magnus.

Meet at Arch of Constantine

Claridge 60-61. 319-324. 341-356. 357-365: sites; F. Coarelli                                     































































W Aug. 2

19) Early Christians: Catacombs and church of St Agnes, mausoleum of Constantina.

Meet at Sant’Agnese, Via Nomentana

Th Aug. 3

20) Late Antiquity: Arch of Constantine (and Basilica).

Meet at Arch of Constantine

Claridge 115-117. 307-312. 439-441: sites. 447-449. 455: catacombs; F. Coarelli

paper due. review for final exam

Fri. Aug. 4

Final Exam

in classroom

This schedule may be changed; especially on-site visits depend on other institutions than JCU.