JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY COURSE CODE: "CL/HS 231-3" COURSE NAME: "History of Ancient Rome and Italy" SEMESTER & YEAR: Fall Semester 2012

SYLLABUS INSTRUCTOR: Togninelli Paolo EMAIL: [email protected] HOURS: MW 18:00-19:15 TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45 CREDITS: 3 PREREQUISITES: OFFICE HOURS: By arrangement also on weekends (320.6035399)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Europe and the world owe a huge cultural debt to Rome in so many fields of human endeavor, such as art, architecture, engineering, language, literature, law, and religion. In this course you see how a small village of shepherds and farmers rose to tower over the civilized world of its day and left an indelible mark on history. The objectives of this course are to explore and analyze the history of ancient Italy and Rome from the early 1st millenium BC through the decline of the Roman Empire (6th century BC).

SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT: This course surveys the history of ancient Rome and Italy, the institutions of Roman society (e.g. family, government and religion) as well as aspects of Roman culture (art, architecture and literature). Focus will be on the origins and metamorphoses of Rome from its archaic foundations as an Italic-Latinate Kingship. The course will examine the establishment, expansion, and conflicts of the Republican period and the political and cultural evolution of the Augustan "Principate" to the rise and fall of the Empire.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: By the end of the course, students will have learned of methods, means, and justifications by which the Roman city-state expanded into a politically and militarily strong, ethnically diverse and geographically complex empire as well as the reasons for its eventual collapse. Key Skills Taught: -Critical analysis of sources -Clearer writing ability -More lucid oral expression -Greater facility in working independently and in teams -Ability to exchange ideas and engage in discussion with peers

TEXTBOOK: Book Title Author Publisher ISBN number Library Call Number Comments Format Local Bookstore Online Purchase A Brief History of the Romans Mary T. Boatwright - Daniel J. Gargola - Richard J.A. Talbert Oxford University Press 978-0195187151           Daily Life in Ancient Rome Florence Dupont John Wiley & Sons 97806311939951

REQUIRED RESERVED READING: NONE RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING: NONE

GRADING POLICY -ASSESSMENT METHODS: Assignment Guidelines Weight 2 Oral Presentations The oral presentation consists of a report to the class on a selected topic, accompanied by power-point slides (7 slides) and one-page handout. A list of available topics and the presentation rubric will be distributed at the beginning of the semester. Each oral presentation is intended to develop your skills in independent research, interpretation, evaluation and public speaking. 20% 5 Tests Each test will consist in a series of open questions on specific topic. They are designed to assess your knoledge of essential facts, to foster a regular study of the subject and get you ready for the exams. You may be asked the date of an event, to describe its importance or its historical significance. The required reading is essential to pass each and every test. Answer to individual questions should always be brief. The test with the lowest score will be omitted from the final tally; the remaning 4 tests are therefore each worth 5% of the course grade. 20% Midterm exam The exam is structured to assess your knowledge of essential facts about areas (The topics tested will be those of the first half of the semester: from the Etruscans down to the beginning of the Roman Republic). You will be given 2 essay questions. 20% Final Exam The exam is structured to assess your knowledge of essential facts about areas (The topics tested will be those of the second half of the semester: from Augustus down to the decline of the Roman Empire). You will be given 2 essay questions. The format will follow that of the midterm exam. 30% Participation Active participation is expected of all students, but the level or amount of your engagement is graded. Partecipate means coming to class having read the week assignment (listed in the course schedule), prepared to share any pertinent observations and answer questions. 10% -ASSESSMENT CRITERIA: 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.   Grade breakdown    A     100 - 93 A-     92 - 90 B+     89 - 87 B       86 - 83 B-     82 - 80  C+    79 - 77  C      76 - 73  C-     72 - 70  D      69 - 60 F              59 > -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. Please contact the Dean's Office to offically validate justified absences (only unfreseen events such illness or accidents; travel debacles will most definitely not qualify!) Please do not use mobile phones in the classroom.

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 Reading Assignment Other Assignment Meeting Place/Exam Dates Mon. Sept. 3 Introduction to the course and overview of Roman history None     Wed. Sept. 5 Rome's First Centuries. On-site session: Capitoline Museums Boatwright, Gargola & Talbert: chapter 2   Meeting place: Piazza del Campidoglio, statue of Marcus Aurelius Mon. Sept. 10 Early Italy Boatwright, Gargola & Talbert: chapter 1: 1-12     Wed. Sept. 12 The Etruscans: Culture and Arts. On-site session: Villa Giulia Museum. Boatwright, Gargola & Talbert: chapter 1: 12-14   Meeting place: at the entrance of the museum Mon. Sept. 17 The Greeks Boatwright, Gargola & Talbert: chapter 1: 12-14     Wed. Sept. 19 NO PLACE: USED FOR FRIDAY, NOV. 16       Mon. Sept. 24 Rome and Italy in the Fourth Century. TEST n. 1 (about Boatwright, Gargola & Talbert: ch. 1 & 2 and Dupont: The Roman Calendar and Festivities: 195-218) Boatwright, Gargola & Talbert: chapter 3     Wed., Sept. 26 Roman Temples and Religion. On-site session: Temples of Largo Argentina, temple of Portunuus Dupont: The Roman Calendar and Festivities: 195-218   Meeting place: Largo Argentina, in front of Feltrinelli bookstore Mon. Octob. 1 The beginnings of a Mediterranean Empire Boatwright, Gargola & Talbert: chapter 4     Wed. Octob. 3 Hannibal       Mon. Octob. 8 Italy and the Empire. TEST n. 2 (about Boatwright, Gargola & Talbert: ch. 3 & 4 and Dupont: The Army: 122-135) Boatwright, Gargola & Talbert: chapter 5     Wed. Octob. 10 NO PLACE: USED FOR FRIDAY, NOV. 16       Mon. Octob. 15 NO PLACE: USED FOR FRIDAY, NOV. 16       Wed Octob. 17 Italy threatened, enfranchised, divided & the domination of Sulla and its legacy Boatwright, Gargola & Talbert: chapter 6 & 7: 119-125     Mon. Octob. 22 Spartacus's Slave Revolt (73-71 BC) Boatwright, Gargola & Talbert: chapter 7: 125-128; Dupont: Slaves and Freedmen: 56-69     Wed. Octob. 24 Caesar's Dictarorship Boatwright, Gargola & Talbert: chapter 7: 128-141; chapter 8     Mon. Octob. 29 MID TERM EXAM Boatwright, Gargola & Talbert: ch. 1-6 & 7: 125-128; Dupont: Slaves and Freedmen: 56-69     Wed. Octob. 31 Augustus. On-site session: Ara Pacis (fee: € 11,00) Dupont: The Ages of Man: 219-235   Meeting place: at the entrance Mon. Nov. 5 From Augustus to Claudius. TEST n. 3 (about Boatwright, Gargola & Talbert: chapter 7 128-141 & chapter 8; Dupont: The Ages of Man: 219-235) Boatwright, Gargola & Talbert: chapt. 9 and 10: 201-207.     Wed. Nov. 7 Nero Boatwright, Gargola & Talbert: chapter 10: 207-221     Mon. Nov. 12 The Flavians. TEST n. 4 (about Boatwright, Gargola & Talbert: chapt. 9 & 10) Boatwright, Gargola & Talbert: chapter 11: 222-228     Wed. Nov. 14 Hadrian (117-138). On-site session. The Pantheon. Boatwright, Gargola & Talbert: chapter 11: 235-237. Dupont: The City and its People: 3-29.   Meeting place: Largo Argentina (in front of Feltrinelli bookstore) Friday, Nov. 16 (equivalent to 4 class meetings!) From Trajan to Christianity. On-site session. Please note that this class has been scheduled for Friday. We will visit the Museum of the Roman Civilitation (fee: € 9,50) & the Domus under Palazzo Valentini (fee: € 10,00). Boatwright, Gargola & Talbert: chapter 11: 228-246 & chapter 12   Meeting place: Metro B stop Eur Fermi (exit area). Time: 10.30. The class will finish at 17.30. Mon. Nov. 19 The Army (during the Roman Empire). TEST n. 5 (about Boatwright, Gargola & Talbert: chapter 11 & 12; Dupont: The City and its People: 3-55) Dupont: The City and its People: 30-55     Wed. Nov. 21 The Army (during the Roman Empire) Dupont: The Organization of Roman Space: 73-89     Mon. Nov. 26 The Third and Fourth Centuries: Changes and Continuities Boatwright, Gargola & Talbert: chapter 13     Wed. Nov. 28 Roman entertainment. On-site session: Diocletian Bath. Dupont: Roman Houses: 90-102;; The Family:: 103-121; Clothing, finery and bathing: 73-89.   Meeting place: Piazza Esedra (fountain). Mon. Dec. 3 Review class. Overview and discussion of course content       Dec. 9-14 FINAL EXAM (time, date and place to be announced. The exam may be on a Saturday or Sunday) Boatwright, Gargola & Talbert: chapt. 7-13; Dupont: The Organization of Roman Space: 73-89; Roman Houses: 90-102;; The Family: 103-121; Clothing, finery and bathing: 73-89.