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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "CL 231/HS 231-3"
COURSE NAME: "History of Ancient Rome and Italy"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring Semester 2007
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Salvadori Sharon
HOURS:
MW 17:15-18:30
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
OFFICE HOURS:
By appointment
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Our objectives are threefold:
1. to acquire an in-depth understanding of the most important events, developments in Ancient Roman history
2. to become familiar with the methods and aims in the (re)construction or (re)creation of history generally and Ancient Roman history specifically
3. to learn how to present in both written and oral form a well argued and well supported critical analysis of both primary and secondary (=modern) sources
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
The course traces the political, social and religious history of ancient Rome from its mythical foundation under Romulus in 753 B.C to the reign of the first Christian Emperor Constantine the Great (312-337 AD). In just over 500 years from its foundation, Rome developed from a primitive hill-top village settlement to the largest, most powerful empire of the Ancient world and then was able to maintain its power over a huge geographical area for close to 500 years. This extraordinary achievement, equaled by no other western world civilization to this day, will be analyzed both chronologically and thematically with a focus on the city of Rome and Italy, which until the late Roman Empire, was the very center of the global power-house. In order to allow the Romans to speak for themselves, reading primary written sources (=Ancient), especially the works of Roman period historians, biographers and orators, is an integral part of the course.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students acquire:
1. Knowledge of the most important events, developments in Ancient Roman history
2. Knowledge of the content, themes, methods and aims in the (re)construction or (re)creation of history generally and Roman history specifically through an analysis of both primary and secondary (=modern) texts
5. Skills for oral and written critical analyses of Ancient and modern historical sources
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TEXTBOOK:
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
Assessment Guidelines for assigning main letter grades: A, B, C,D, and F.
A: Work of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensiveknowledge 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 required for the course.
B: This 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.
C: This is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
D: This 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.
F: This 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:
Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class. All scheduled classes are mandatory. Students are allowed only one unjustified absence; every unjustified absence thereafter will result in the loss of a quarter of a grade (e.g. if the final grade is a B, two unjustified absences will bring it down to a C+.) Please contact the Dean's Office to officially validate justified absences (only unforeseen events such illnesses or accidents; travel debacles will most definitely not qualify!).
Please be punctual, as tardiness will be noted and penalized as follows:
1. 5 minutes late -maximum-is ok so long as it happens no more than twice, after that you fall into the 10-20 penalty bracket (see below)
2. if you are 10-20 minutes late you will be counted as absent for ½ of the class
3. if you are 20+ minutes late it will be counted as a full absence; but always worth coming so you don't fall behind (and helps participation grade!)
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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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The course schedule will be handed out the first day of class.
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