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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "AH 290-3"
COURSE NAME: "Ancient Rome and Its Monuments (On-site; activity fee €40 or $52)"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring Semester 2012
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Koehler Jens
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
T 13:15-16:00
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
On-site; activity fee: €40 or $52
OFFICE HOURS:
cell 338-5256504
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course has the following objectives:
- to understand the topography and history of the ancient city of Rome
- to provide an in-depth familiarity and appreciation of the multifaceted nature of ancient Roman art and architecture
- to describe correctly and interpret the monuments based on the first-hand encounter with the material remains
- acquisition of knowledge about archaeological and historical methods of research
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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!
Students may have to pay some extra-fee (Euro 40) to cover entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums.
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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.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Rome. Oxford Archaeological Guide (2nd ed. 2010) | A. Claridge | Oxford University Press | 978-0-19-954683-1 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments |
| Roman Art: Romulus to Constantine (2005) | N. H. Ramage - A. Ramage | | N/A | | |
| The Ancient Roman City (1988) | J. Stambaugh | | N/A | | |
| Roman Sculpture | D. E. E. Kleiner | | N/A | | |
| The Urban Image of Augustan Rome | D. Favro | | N/A | | |
| Augustus and the Power of Images | P. Zanker | | N/A | | |
| Roman Art (1988) | D. Strong | | N/A | | |
| A History of Rome (2005) | M. LeGlay et al. | | N/A | | |
| Rome and Environs (2007) | F. Coarelli | California University Press | N/A | | |
| A New Topographical Dictionary of Ancient Rome (1992) | L. Richardson | | N/A | | |
| Roman Painting (1991) | R. Ling | | N/A | | |
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| 1) | Midterm Test | 20 % |
| 2) | Final Exam | 30 % |
| 3) | Oral Report | 15 % |
| 4) | Research Paper | 25 % |
| 5) | Participation | 10 % |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
Exams (or equivalent classwork)
The exams are structured to assess students‘ knowledge of essential facts about monuments and their cultural/historical significance. The exams are based upon lectures and readings.
Midterm Test 20% of course grade
The midterm test on Febr. 28 will consist in short questions and an essay question.
Final Exam 30% of course grade
The final exam in the week April 28 - May 4 consists in identification, short questions and cumulative essay questions.
Oral Report 15% of course grade
The oral report can consist of a short presentation, e. g. as a summary based on the last lesson, or related to an aspect of the on-site visit on that day.
Paper 25% of course grade
The paper should be 6-8 double-spaced pages, exclusive of images and bibliography. The outlines (2 pages) should consist of a thesis statement, table of contents, and bibliography.
Due dates: March 13 for outline and April 24 for final paper. No late papers are accepted. Please refer to additional term paper guidelines.
Participation 10% of course grade
In addition to timely presence, active participation is expected of all students. You are expected to come to class having read the assignment and to be prepared to answer and make relevant questions and to share your own observations.
-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). Please refer to the university catalog for attendance and absence policy.
For legal reasons no visitors are allowed to follow the class.
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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.
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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.
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SCHEDULE
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| Session | Session Focus | Reading Assignment | Other Assignment | Meeting Place/Exam Dates |
| Tue., Jan. 17 | I n t r o d u c t i o n. Practice, theories and methods of archaeology and ancient history. Topography and history of ancient Rome. Short walk to Forum Boarium. | Claridge 1-15. 52-60. | | TBA - Corsini 1 |
| Tue., Jan. 24 | O r i g i n s, E a r l y R o m e, E t r u s c a n s. Peoples of Latium/central Italy. Visit to the museum of Villa Giulia. | | | meet at Metro stop Flaminio, near Piazza del Popolo |
| Tue., Jan. 31 | P u b l i c A r c h i t e c t u r e. The city center. Visit to the Palatine Hill and Forum Romanum. | | | meet at the entrance in Via dei Fori Imperiali |
| Tue., Febr. 7 | F l a v i a n S p e c t a c l e s. Horse- and chariot races, animal hunts, gladiators. Visit to the Colosseum (and Circus Maximus?). | | | meet at the Arch of Constantine |
| Tue., Febr. 14 | A u g u s t a n P r o p a g a n d a. Politics and Religion. Visit to the Ara Pacis and to the Mausoleum of Augustus. | | | meet at the Ara Pacis Museum, Piazza Augusto Imperatore |
| Tue., Febr. 21 | I m p e r i a l P r o p a g a n d a. From Augustus to Trajan. Visit to the Museum of the Imperial Fora in Trajan's Markets. | | | meet at Trajan's column |
| Tue., Febr. 28 | Midterm Test | | | in classroom TBA |
| Tue., March 6 | P o r t r a i t s and S c u l p t u r e. Visit to the Capitoline Museums. | | | meet on Capitoline Hill, Piazza Campidoglio |
| Tue., March 13 | P r i v a t e A r c h i t e c t u r e. City planning and daily life. Visit to Ostia Antica. | early start at 12.45 pm! | Paper outline due. | Meet at the pyramid of Cestius, Piazzale Ostiense |
| Tue., March 27 | P a i n t i n g s and M o s a i c s. Visit to Palazzo Massimo, National Museum. | | | meet at Palazzo Massimo, near Termini railway station |
| Tue., April 3 | D e a t h and B u r i a l. Museo Nazionale delle Terme. | | | meet at Piazza della Repubblica |
| Tue., April 10 | W e a l t h and C r i s i s in the 2 nd c. AD. Pantheon, Temple of Hadrian, Column of Marcus Aurelius. | | | meet in front of the Pantheon, Piazza della Rotunda |
| Tue., April 17 | L a t e A n t i q u i t y. Arch of Constantine, Basilica Nova, Santo Stefano Rotondo. (or: Baths and Bathing. Visit to the Baths of Caracalla?). | | | meet at Arch of Constantine |
| Tue., April 24 | E a r l y C h r i s t i a n s and the decline of ancient Rome. Visit to the catacombs of Priscilla. | | Paper due. | meet at the entrance to Catacombe di Priscilla, Via Salaria |
| April 28 - May 4 | Final Exam week | | | in classroom TBA |
| | this class schedule may be changed - students will be informed of any change. You can call the front office at 06-6819121 | | | |
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