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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "AH 290-11"
COURSE NAME: "Ancient Rome and Its Monuments (On-site; activity fee €40 or $52)"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Spring Semester 2012
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Togninelli Paolo
EMAIL: [email protected]
 HOURS: T 14:45-17:30
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: On-site; activity fee: €40 or $52
OFFICE HOURS: by appoitment (3206035399)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The goal of the course is to provide an in-depth familiarity and appreciation of Rome and Roman art and architecture. The course covers the visual culture and architecture of Rome beginning with the Iron Age and ending with the time of Constantine.
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Course consists of visits to museums and archaeological sites in Rome. In our study of Ancient Rome, we will focus on the urban development of the city.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students become familiar with different methods of archaeological analysis and acquire skills for understand the historical context; they learn the historical and artistic trends of ancient Rome
TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
RomeAmanda ClaridgeOxford University Press978-019288003-1     
Roman Art (Fifth Edition)N.H. Ramage, A. RamagePearson Education9780136000976     
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
Midterm Exam4 pictures identifications. You must identify them (name, date, location, function and patronage must be specified as known or relevant) and consider them in relation to one another and/or discuss significant similarities and differences. 20% of course grade
Oral Report The oral report can consist of a presentation related to an aspect of the on-site visit on that day. Topic to be chosen from list provided.35% of course grade
Paper6-8 double-spaced pages exclusive of images. The paper must include a complete bibliography of sources used; All references to, and arguments/examples from, sources read must be cited in footnotes/endnotes or as in-text citations. Topic to be chosen from list provided.15% of course grade
Final Exam 6 pictures identifications. You must identify them (name, date, location, function and patronage must be specified as known or relevant) and consider them in relation to one another and/or discuss significant similarities and differences.30% of course grade

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
GRADING STANDARDS
A 95-100%; A- 93-94%
B+ 91-92%; B 88-90%; B- 85-88%
C+ 83-84%; C 80-82%; C- 77-79%
D 70-76% F 69%

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:
Unexcused or excessive absences will result in the lowering of the final class grade. Please refer to JCU’s Catalog for a statement regarding absence and grading policies!
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

Session

Session Focus

1) Tue. Jan. 17. Meeting Point: JCU (Location to be confirmed)

Introduction: course syllabus and procedures; the origin of Rome and the City under the Kings: Capitoline Museums and the Temples of S. Omobono
Reading:
Claridge: pp. 3-6; 229-241; 250-253

2) Tue. Jan. 24. Meeting Point: Piazza del Popolo, obelisk

The Etruscans: Villa Giulia Museum
Reading:
Ramage: pp. 35-67

3) Tue. Jan. 31. Meeting Point: Largo Argentina (in front of Feltrinelli bookstore)

From Roman Republic to Empire (Caesar/Augustus Part 1): Temples of Largo Argentina and Roman Forum
Reading:
Claridge: pp. 61-118; 215-219
Ramage: p. 69; pp. 76-94

4) Tue. Feb. 7. Meeting Point:  Largo Argentina (in front of Feltrinelli bookstore)

The Establishment of the Empire under Augustus (Caesar/Augustus Part 2): Mausoleum of Augustus, Altar of the Augustan Peace, Gateway to the Porticus of Octavia, Theatre of Marcellus
Reading:
Claridge: pp. 181-190; 222-226; 243-247
Ramage: pp. 111-118; pp. 122-143

5) Tue. Feb. 14. Meeting Point: Metro B stop Colosseum (exit area)

1st century AD/The Flavian Emperors/Nerva: the Palatine,  the arch of Titus, Forum of Nerva
Reading:
Claridge: pp. 157-161; 266-272; 276-283
Ramage: pp. 145-147; pp. 151-159; pp. 164-167 (Nero's Golden House); pp. 169-175

6) Tue. Feb. 21.  Meeting Point: Metro B stop Colosseum (exit area)

The Flavian Emperors II: 
Reading: Colosseum & Palatine
Claridge: pp. 119-145;  Ramage: pp. 176-194

7) Tue. Feb. 28. Meeting Point: JCU (place to be confirmed)

  

 

 

Mid-term exam

8) Tue. March 6. Meeting Point: Meeting Point: Largo Argentina (in front of Feltrinelli bookstore)

Trajan, Optimus Princeps: Trajan’s Markets, Column of Trajan, Basilica Ulpia
Reading:
Claridge:  pp. 161-172
Ramage:  pp. 207-227

9) Tue. March 13
Meeting Point: Largo Argentina (in front of Feltrinelli bookstore)

 

Hadrian and the classical revival: Pantheon, Mausoleum of Hadrian (Castel S. Angelo) 
Reading:
Claridge:  pp. 201-214; 369-373
Ramage: pp. 229-255 

Tue. March 20

No class: Spring vacation

10) Tue. March 27. Meeting Point:  Metro B stop Circo Massimo (exit area)

 

 

From Caracalla to Costantine: Caracalla Baths, Costantine Arch
 Reading:
Claridge: pp. 319-328; 272-276
Ramage: pp. 283-289; pp. 302-312

12) Tue. Apr. 3. Meeting Point: Metro B stop Colosseum (exit area)

PAPER DUE

The centre in the later empire and the transition to christianity: Mithraeum under San Clemente, Lateran area and Baptistry, Aurelianic Walls and Gates, Castrense amphitheatre
Reading:
Claridge: pp. 284-288; 346-350
Ramage: pp. 318-323; pp. 325-332; pp. 340-341 (Decennalia relief); pp. 343-358

Tue. Apr. 10. Meeting Point: Metro B stop Garbatella (exit area)

Roman decorative program in private and public buildings (part 1): Centrale Montemartini Museum & St. Paul’s Basilica

13). Tue. Apr. 17. Meeting Point: Entrance to Santa Maria degli Angeli, Piazza Esedra (near Termini Station)

Decorative programs in public and private buildings (part 2): Diocletian Baths and Palazzo Massimo Museum
 Reading:
 Ramage: pp. 94-109 (wall paintings); pp. 195-205 (Paintings in the Fourth Pompeian Style); the Antonines (138-193 AD): pp. 257-301

14) Frid. (!) 20 Apr. 10.15-13.00.   Meeting Point:  Metro B stop Eur Fermi (exit area)

Ancient Rome and it’s monuments: Review class; overview and discussion of course content; Museum of Roman Civilization

15) April 28 - May 3, 2012
Date, time and place to be announced
The exam may be on a Saturday or Sunday. Meeting Point: JCU (– details of exam format on MyJCU)

Final Exam

 

 
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