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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "AH 221"
COURSE NAME: "Etruscan Art and Archaeology"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring Semester 2012
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Fuhrmann-Schembri Elisabeth
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
TTH 14:30-15:45
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
OFFICE HOURS:
by appointment (cell: 329 326 7915 [email protected])
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course aims to provide the students with a basic understanding of Etruscan Art and Culture and its interaction with the Ancient Roman world.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
This course explores the history, culture, art and society of the Etruscans from the emergence of their culture in front of the native Italic tradition, to their rise to a mighty sea power in the Mediterranean world until their absorption into the Roman Empire becoming Etruria, one of Augustus’s regions of Roman Italy (ca. 1200 – 27 BC). As the Etruscans are known to us especially through the discovery of their tombs Etruscan art is for the most funerary art and therefore this course examines especially their religion and belief in the afterlife, but covers also aspects of their daily life and their society like the role of the women. It focuses on the development of Etruscan art under Oriental and especially Greek influence and its main artistic achievements like large scale terracotta sculpture. Weight is devoted to the role of the Etruscans in the origins and early history of Rome and to their influence on Roman political and religious institutions.
The classroom and on-site lectures are supplemented by a mandatory fieldtrip to the tombs of Tarquinia and Cerveteri.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students are introduced to different methods of art historical analysis. The first-hand experience of monuments and the examination of their historical and social context allow students to study and think critically. The nature of the exams, the written paper and the discussion in class 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 |
| Etruscan Civilization: A cultural history | Sybille Haynes | The British Museum Press | 0-7141-2256-4 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments |
| see book list | distributed | | in class | | |
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments |
| see book list | distributed | | in class | | |
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| | The final grade will be calculated in the following way: | |
| Participation: | In addition to timely presence, active and thoughtful participation is expected. | 10 points |
| 2 Visual analyses: | 2,5 - 3,5 pages: each visual analysis will be started during class and consists of an accurate description of an art work and an interpretation and evaluation resulted from the student's careful observations; detailed instruction will be provided. | 8 and 10 points |
| Midterm and Final exam: | Each exam consists of identifiaction of visual material, short questions and long essay questions; students are responsible for all material including images covered in the readings and handouts; study guides will be provided. | 20 and 28 points |
| Term paper: | 10 - 12 pages; consists of two parts: part A is a creative reconstruction of an Etruscan funerary ceremony where student can put himself in role of an Etruscan of a certain time period recreating the world around him in its cultural-artistic context; part B is a research of a single object which includes a careful description, analysis and interpretation; only papers with an appropriate system of references will be accepted; detailed instructions will be provided in class. | 24 points |
-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.
Grading standards: A 95-100 points C+ 77- 79 points
A- 90- 94 C 74- 76
B+ 87- 89 C- 70- 73
B 84- 86 D 60- 69
B- 80- 83 F below
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
As this course relies on the students’ participation in class and and on-site lectures and discussions. Therefore, promptness and attendance are mandatory, and students are highly recommended to complete the readings before each lesson - in order to be prepared to answer or ask thoughtful questions - as well as to review material covered in class on a regular basis. Unexcused or excessive absences will result in the lowering of the grade. Please, refer to JCU's Catalog for a statement regarding absence and grading policies!
Attention: for technical and especially legal reasons NO VISITORS (family, friends, etc.) are allowed to follow 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 |
| week 1) Tue Jan 17 | Course Syllabus and Procedures. Introduction to the course topic. | Haynes, xii-xviii (forword - introduction) | | MP: JCU, GKG1 |
| week 1) Thu Jan 19 | The Italian Peninsula at the turn of the first Millenium BC. | Pallottino, A History of Earliest Rome,25-55: Origins | | |
| week 2) Tue Jan 24 | The Latin Peoples in the National Roman Museum in Baths of Diocletian. | Bietti Sestieri, A., The Protohistory of the Latin Peoples. Museo Nazionale Romano Terme di Diocleziano (Electa Guide 2000), 6-32: The Latium Culture. | | |
| week 2) Thu Jan 26 | No Class: | used for fieldtrip | | |
| week 3) Tue Jan 31 | The Villanovan Civilization. | Haynes, ch.1 | Rathje, A. The Etruscans. 700 years of history and culture, 1995 | |
| week 3) Thu Feb 2 | No Class: | used for fieldtrip | | |
| week 4) Tue Feb 7 | The Orientalizing Period and the Etruscan Rise to Power. | Haynes, ch.2 | | |
| week 4) Thu Feb 9 | The Orientalizing Period and Etruscan Writing. | Haynes, ch.2 | Visual analysis 1 | |
| week 5) !! on-site !! Group T: Tue Feb 14: 13:30; Group W: Wed Feb, 15: 9:30 | Etruscan Art in the Vatican Museum | to be distributed: Museo Gregorio Etrusco, in: Sorrentino, The Etruscans in the Museums of Rome. | | MP: at the entrance to the Vatican Museum; catch up with me in the line! |
| week 5) Thu Feb 16 | No Class: | used for museum visit | | |
| week 6) Tue Feb 21 | Midterm review. | Prepare course material according to study guide | | |
| week 6) Thu Feb 23 | MIDTERM EXAM | | | |
| week 7) Tue Feb 28 | The Archaic Period. Focus on Tarquinia and Cerveteri (Tomb paintings and architecture). | Haynes, ch.3 | | |
| week 7) Thu March 1 | No Class: | used for fieldtrip | | |
| week 7) !! Friday March 2 (8:00 - 18:00) !! | Mandatory Fieldtrip to Tarquinia (necropolis and museum) and Cerveteri (necropolis).
| Haynes, ch.1-4 regarding Cerveteri and Tarquinia. | | MP: Piazza Trilussa, at 8:00 (bring snacks!) |
| week 8) Tue March 6 | The Archaic Period and Etruscan Rome. | Haynes, ch.3 | | |
| week 8) !! on-site for all !! Thu March 8 | The Etruscans around the Captioline Hill. | Electa Guide to Capitoline Museum (A.M. Sommella, 2006): 84-87 (She-wolf), 96-105 (Castellani collection), 126-135 (Capitoline Temple etc.). | | MP: 14:30 entrance to Musei Capitolini, Piazza del Campidoglio |
| week 9) Tue March 13 | Etruscan religion. | Haynes, 268-286. | | |
| week 9) Thu March 15 | The Etruscan Thalassocracy against Greeks and Phoenicians. | distributed in class | | |
| week 10) | SPRING BREAK | | | |
| week 11) !! on-site !! Group T: Tue March 27: 13.30; Group W: Wed March 28: 9:30; | Achievements of Etruscan Art in the National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia | to be distributed: Villa Giulia Museum, in: Sorrentino, The Etruscans in the Museums of Rome;Brendel, Etruscan Art, ch.19 (Sculpture in Terracotta); | Visual Analysis 2 | MP: entrance to museum (Piazzale di Villa Giulia, 9) |
| week 11) Thu March 29 | No Class: | used for museum visit | | |
| week 12) Tue April 3 | cancelled | | | |
| week 12) Thu April 5 | No Class: | used for museum visit | | |
| week 13) Tue April 10 | Crisis and Renewal. | Haynes, ch.4 | | |
| week 13) Thu April 12 | Begin of Romanisation. | Haynes, ch.4 | | |
| week 14) Tue April 17 | Etruria's Absorption by Rome. Etruscan Legacy. | Haynes, ch.5 | | |
| week 14) TBA | Term paper presentation | students discuss their research project (5-7 min) | DUE: paper | |
| week 14) Thu April 19 | No Class: | used for fieldtrip | | |
| week 15) Tue April 24 | No Class: | used for fieldtrip | | |
| week 15) Thu April 26 | Review of our course. | Prepare course material according to study guide. | | |
| week 16) | FINAL EXAM | | | JCU: time and class TBA |
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