JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY COURSE CODE: "AH 190-3" COURSE NAME: "Cities, Towns & Villas: Rome, Ostia, Pompeii" SEMESTER & YEAR: Spring 2014

SYLLABUS INSTRUCTOR: Elisabeth Fuhrmann-Schembri EMAIL: [email protected] HOURS: W9:15 AM 12:00 PM TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45 CREDITS: 3 PREREQUISITES: On-site; mandatory trip; activity fee: €40 or $52 OFFICE HOURS: by appointment (cell +39 329 326 7915)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course has the following objectives: · A basic understanding of the urban development of ancient Italy · An understanding of public and private architecture in the ancient Roman world, within its social, historical and cultural context

SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT: This course examines Roman visual culture in Italy from c. 800 B.C. to c. 400 AD by focusing on the most important surviving sites in Rome and its environs and in the areas hit by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. A focus throughout the course is the development of Roman cities and towns, their plans and topography, their public monuments and their political, economic, social, and religious institutions. We will also study private architecture: from the aristocratic city-house to the country villa to middle class homes. In addition to formal descriptions of the structures, there is a strong emphasis on the role of the monument in ancient society. The course will be conducted entirely on site. There is a mandatory field trip to Pompeii (equivalent to 2 class meetings).

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 visual analysis and term paper, as well as class discussion, are aimed to a further development of critical analysis, presentation and communication skills.

TEXTBOOK: Book Title Author Publisher ISBN number Library Call Number Comments Format Local Bookstore Online Purchase The Ancient Roman City Stambaugh, John E. Johns Hopkins Press (1988) 0-8018-3692-1

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

GRADING POLICY -ASSESSMENT METHODS: Assignment Guidelines Weight midterm and final exam identification of visual material, short answer and essay questions 22 and 28 points visual analysis careful description and interpretation of artwork 10 points term paper reconstruction of an area of Rome from point of view of Ancient Roman character; 8 pages 25 points minutes of two class meetings (see due dates on syllabus) accurate minutes of class course and content each 5 points participation grades quality of active class presence 5 points DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL EXAMS AND ASSIGNMENTS PROVIDED IN CLASS   -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 cours 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. 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: This course relies on student participation in class 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 and to ask thoughtful questions - as well as to review material covered in class on a regular basis. Students are responsible on the midterm and final exams for all material including images covered in the readings and handouts. 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! Attention: for technical and especially legal reasons NO VISITORS (family, friends, etc.) are allowed to follow class!!

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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SCHEDULE

Session Session Focus Reading Assignment Other Assignment Meeting Place/Exam Dates MANDATORY FIELDTRIP TO POMPEII PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FIELD TRIP TO POMPEII HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR Friday, February 28th. WE WILL DEPART FROM PIAZZA TRILUSSA PROMPTLY AT 7:00 a.m. AND EXPECT TO RETURN TO ROME BY 7:30 p.m. WE WILL TRAVEL WITH THE OTHER SECTIONS OF AH 190.       week 1) Jan 15 INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE. TIBER and TIBER ISLAND: Introduction to the course (requirements, logistics, chronological/ conceptual overview, etc.); on-site: Rome’s "foundation" topography/mythology and general developments from Regal to Republican period: Tiber, Tiber Island. Stambaugh introd. & ch.1 !! REGARDING ALL SESSIONS: recommended reading to single areas and monuments: Claridge, A., Oxford Archaeological guide to Rome (1998); recommended reading for chronological and historicial context: Ramage & Ramage, Roman Art (2006) and Scarre, C., The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Rome (1995) !! Meeting place: JCU; then we go on-site week 2) Jan 22 CAPITOLINE HILL: Kings to early Republic: Capitoline Hill, Temple of Jupiter, master pieces of Capitoline Museum. Stambaugh ch 2 & 7   MP: Capitoline Hill by statue of Marcus Aurelius week 3) Jan 29 THE ROMAN FORUM: from marshy valley to centre of the Republican city and Imperial propaganda Stambaugh ch.3   MP: entrance to Roman Forum, Via dei Fori Imperiali week 4) Feb 5 FROM ROMAN REPUBLIC TO EMPIRE: Campus Martius from Republic to Augustus: Area Sacra of Largo Argentina, Theatres of Pompey, Balbus and Marcellus, Porticus of Octavia, Temple of Apollo, F. Holitorium and F. Boarium temples Stambaugh ch 3, 11 & 13 DUE: Class Notes 1 MP: Largo Argentina in front of Feltrinelli bookstore week 5) Feb 12 AUGUSTUS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FIELD OF MARS: Campus Martius from Augustus to Domitian: Mausoleum of Augustus, Ara Pacis, Horologium, Pantheon (Agrippa), Baths and Stagnum of Agrippa, Baths of Nero; Iseum, Stadium of Domitian Stambaugh ch. 4 Stambaugh ch. 4   MP: Ara Pacis, in front of museum entrance week 6) Feb 19 MIDTERM EXAM     MP: JCU 9:30, class room TBA week 7) Feb 26 NO CLASS (used for Pompeii trip)       week ) FRI Feb 28 !! MANDATORY FIELDTRIP TO POMPEII POMPEII: a flourishing city in the province. History, design, function etc. of the city from the early days to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Stambaugh ch 12 & 17 Zanker, P.,Pompeii. Public and Private Life (1998) MP: Piazza Trilussa, 6.50 (departure bus: 7.00)!! (has the value of two morning classes) week 8) March 5 OSTIA: THE SEAPORT OF ROME 1: Ostia Antica and its topography, history, economy and infrastructures Stambaugh ch. 8,9 & 18 (Ostia) and go to www.ostia-antica.org DUE: Class Notes 2 MP: train stop at Ostia Antica at 9.10 !!! Take Roma-lido train at 8:40!! week 9) March 12 THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE CITY UNDER THE FLAVIAN EMPERORS: Palatine: Augustus, Tiberius, Nero, Domitian; Arch of Titus; Nero's Golden House; Colosseum Stambaugh ch. 7 & 14 VISUAL ANALYSIS to be started (material distributed at beginning of class) MP: entrance to Forum Romanum on Via dei Fori Imperiali week 10) March 19 SPRING BREAK       week 11) March 26 TRAJAN AND THE IMPERIAL FORA & THE HIGH EMPIRE: Imperial Fora and Trajan's markets; Campus Martius, Hadrian to Commodus: Pantheon, Hadrianeum, Column of Marcus Aurelius Stambaugh ch. 5, 6 & 20 DUE: Visual analysis MP: at Column of Trajan, near Piazza Venezia week 12) April 2 OSTIA, THE SEAPORT OF ROME 2: Ostia Antica and its house architecture and religious buildings Stambaugh ch. 10, 13 & 18 and go to www.ostia-antica.org Coarelli, F., Rome and Environs (2007) pp. 450-476 MP: Ticket Office Ostia Antica at 9.15 !!! Take Roma-lido train at 8:40!! week 13) April 9 From Pagan to Christian Stambaugh ch.5 (The Later Empire) DUE: PAPER MP: entrance to Roman Forum week 14) April 16 The BATHS OF CARACALLA and the Importance of Social Bathing. REVIEW of our semester! Stambaugh ch. 12 & 15 REVIEW and prepare the course material for discussion of study guide MP: ticket office of Baths of Caracalla (Via delle Terme di Caracalla, 52) week 15) April 23 NO CLASS (use for Pompei trip) (if necessary used for make-up!)     week 16) FINAL EXAM     MP: on campus TBA