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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "AH 190-5"
COURSE NAME: "Cities, Towns & Villas: Rome, Ostia, Pompeii (On-site; mandatory trip to Pompeii; activity fee €40 or $52)"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Spring Semester 2012
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Togninelli Paolo
EMAIL: [email protected]
 HOURS: TH 14:45-17:30
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: On-site; mandatory trip; activity fee: €40 or $52
OFFICE HOURS: by appoitment (3206035399)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will familiarize students with the topography of the ancient cities of Rome, Pompeii and Ostia. Classes are taught entirely on site.
This course has the objective to communicate:
 - an understanding of public and private architecture in the ancient Roman world
- acquisition of knowledge about Rome, Ostia and Pompeii (history and monuments)
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Course consists of visits to archaeological sites in Rome, Pompeii and Ostia. In our study of ancient cities, we  will consider the major building types include public, religious and civic buildings, as well as private architecture in the form of domus, expansive villas, and imperial palaces.
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 Roman cities.
TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
The Ancient Roman CityJ. Stambaugh  978-0801836923      
Roman ArchitectureF. SearCornell University Press 1998978-0801492457      
Rome Amanda Claridge Oxford University Press978-019288003-1      
Roman building: material and techniquesJ.-P- Adam  0-415-20866-1     
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberComments
see booklistdistributedin class  

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberComments
see booklistdistributedin class  
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:

 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 %                       C+   77-79 %
                                            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:
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) Thursday. Jan. 19. Meeting Point: JCU (Location to be confirmed)

Introduction: course syllabus and procedures; the origin of Rome: Capitoline hill, the temple of Jupiter O.M.C. and the Temples of S. Omobono
Reading:
Stambaugh: chapter 1
Claridge: pp. 3-6; 229-241; 250-253

2) Thursday. Jan. 26. Meeting Point: Largo Argentina (in front of Feltrinelli bookstore)

The public spaces of the Roman cities: Temples and Forum: Temples of Largo Argentina and Roman Forum
Reading:
Sear: chapter 1
Claridge: pp. 61-118; 215-219

3) Thursday. Feb. 2. Meeting Point:  Largo Argentina (in front of Feltrinelli bookstore)

From Brick to Marble: Augustus assembles Rome: Mausoleum of Augustus, Altar of the Augustan Peace, Gateway to the Porticus of Octavia, Theatre of Marcellus
Reading:
Sear: chapter 3
Claridge: pp. 181-190; 222-226; 243-247
 

4) Thursday. Feb. 9. Meeting Point: Metro B stop Colosseum (exit area)

 The private spaces of the Roman cities: Domus under Palazzo Valentini

5) Thursday. Feb. 16.  Meeting Point: Metro B stop Colosseum (exit area)

The public spaces of the Roman cities: Colosseum & Forum of Nerva
Reading:
Sear: chapter 7
Claridge: pp. 157-161; 266-272; 276-283

6+7) Friday (!), February 24

Meeting Point: Depart from piazza Trilussa at 7:00 a.m. and expect to return to Rome by 7:00 p.m. (TRAVEL WITH THE OTHER SECTIONS OF AH 190)

Cities, Towns & Villas: Pompeii: mandatory field trip (equivalent to 2 class meetings).
Sear: chapter 6, pp. 103-118
Stambaugh: chapter 10 & 17

8) Thursday. March 1. Meeting Point: JCU (place to be confirmed)

  

 

 

Mid-term exam

9) Thursday. March 8. Meeting Point: Meeting Point: Largo Argentina (in front of Feltrinelli bookstore)

The private and public spaces of the Roman cities: The Palatine, Trajan's column and Trajan's Market
Reading:
Stambaugh: chapter 5
Claridge: 
Sear: chapter 2, 8, pp. 154-165
Claridge: pp. 119-145, pp. 161-172
 

10) Thursday. March 15. Meeting Point: Largo Argentina (in front of Feltrinelli bookstore)

 

Imperial tombs, Hadrian and the classical revival in Rome: Pantheon, Mausoleum of Hadrian (Castel S. Angelo) 
Reading:
Sear: chapter 8, pp. 166-184
Claridge:  pp. 201-214; 369-373
 

Thursday. March 22

No class: Spring vacation

11) Thursday. March 29. Meeting Point:  Metro B stop Circo Massimo (exit area)

 

 

The public spaces of the Roman cities: the Baths: Caracalla Baths, Costantine Arch
 Reading:
Sear: chapter 12, pp. 255-263
Claridge: pp. 319-328; 272-276

12) Thursday. Apr. 5. Meeting Point: Metro B stop Colosseum (exit area)

PAPER DUE

The change of the city: the transition to christianity: Mithraeum under San Clemente, Lateran area and Baptistry, Aurelianic Walls and Gates, Castrense amphitheatre
Reading:
Sear: chapter 12, pp. 264-276 
Claridge: pp. 284-288; 346-350 

13) Frid. (!) 13 Apr. 10.15-13.00.   Meeting Point:  Metro B stop Eur Fermi (exit area)

Cities, Towns & Villas: Rome: Review class; overview and discussion of course content; Museum of Roman Civilization
Stambaugh: chapter 6, 7, 11

14). Thursday. Apr. 19. 14.45. Meeting Point: Train stop Ostia Antica (exit area). Take the train from Roma-Lido line at Piramide train station

 Cities, Towns & Villas: Ostia
Stambaugh: chapter 18

15) April 28 - May 4, 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