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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "CL/HS 231"
COURSE NAME: "History of Ancient Rome and Italy"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Summer Session I 2013
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Bessi Benedetta
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MTWTH 11:00-13:00
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The objectives of this course are to explore and to better understand the history of ancient Rome from the earliest times down to the beginning of the decline of the Roman Empire.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
The objectives of this course are to explore and to better understand the history of ancient Rome from the earliest times down to the beginning of the decline of the Roman Empire.
Please note that a full day trip to S. Severa to visit the archaeological site of ancient Pyrgi as well as the local museum of ancient navigation is part of the course program (train ticket and entrance fee to the museum are to be paid by the students, extimated total cost 15 euros). The trip will be scheduled on a Friday and the exact date will be announced at the beginning of the term.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this class, the students will be familiar with the main events and characters of Roman history as well as with the main historiographical tools (primary sources, archaeological evidence, epigraphical documents etc.).
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| A BRief History of the Romans | M. Boatwright-P. Gargola-R. Talbert | OUP | 978-0195187151 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| 3 in class quizzes | short open questions | 30% |
| research paper | 2000 word research paper with notes and bibliography on an aspect of social or cultural history (please check separate file on MYJCU) | 20% |
| in class presentation | group oral presentation on a Roman emperor supported by a Powerpoint presentation including not only text but also pictures and other visual resources retrieved from the web | 10% |
| final exam | open questions and 2 essay questions | 30% |
| attendance and participation | In order to be able to actively participate to class activities, students should come to each session well prepared and having read the chapter assigned for that day, display a proactive attitude as well as avoid disruptive and distracting behaviors including the inappropriate use of laptops, iphones, cells. etc. | 10% |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge 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
BThis 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.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis 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.
FThis 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:
Please note that since a portion of the grade for the course will be based not only on each student's participation, but also on attendance, it is extremely important that you not only participate in class, but that you attend on a regular basis. Attendance will be taken at each scheduled class session. Each unjustified absence after the first one will affect your final 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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Week 1 Early Italy and the origins of Rome
Mon May 20: Introduction of course and course material.
Geographical and historical background.
textbook, ch.1
Tues May 21: Italy in the Early Iron Age and the origins of Rome
textbook, ch. 1
Wed. May 22 no class
Thurs. May 23: Rome under the Monarchy
textbook, ch. 2
Week 2 The Roman Republic
Mon. May 27: Rome and Italy in the Fourth century
textbook, ch. 3
Tues. May 28: The beginning of a Mediterranean Empire
textbook, ch. 4 1st quiz
Wed. May 29: Italy and Empire
textbook, ch. 5
Thurs. May 30: Italy threatened, Enfranchised, Divided
textbook, ch. 6
Week 3 The Crisis of the Roman Republic
Mon. June 3: The Domination of Sulla and its legacy
textbook, ch. 7
Tues. June 4: End of the Republic: Caesar's Dictatorship (presentationX2)
textbook, ch. 8
Wed. June 5 Augustus and the transformation of the Roman World (presentationX2)
textbook, ch. 9 2nd quiz
Thurs. June 6: The Julio Claudian dynasty (presentationX2)
textbook, ch. 10
Week 4 From the Advent of the Empire to the Golden Age
Mon. June 10: The Flavians (presentationX2)
textbook, ch. 11 (pp.222-226)
Tuesday June 11: Trajan and Hadrian (presentationX2)
textbook,, ch. 11 (to the end)
Wed. June 12: Antoninus Pius, Marcus Aurelius and Commodus (presentationX2)
textbook, ch. 12 (pp. 247-254)
Thurs. June 13: The Severans and the Third century Crisis (presentationX2)
textbook, ch. 12 (pp. 255-269 ) and ch. 13 (pp. 273-276) 3rd quiz
Wek 5 The Crisis of the Empire and its Fall
Mon. June 17: Diocletian and the Tetrarchy
textbook, ch. 13 (pp.277-286)
Tues. June 18: Constantine and the Advent of Christianity
textbook, ch. 13 (pp. 287-298) Final paper due
Wed. June 19 wrap up session
Thurs. June 20 Final exam
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