JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY COURSE CODE: "AH 290-4" COURSE NAME: "Ancient Rome and Its Monuments" SEMESTER & YEAR: Summer Session I 2015

SYLLABUS INSTRUCTOR: Elisabeth Fuhrmann-Schembri EMAIL: [email protected] HOURS: MW 2:00 PM 5:45 PM TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45 CREDITS: 3 PREREQUISITES: On-site; activity fee: €40 or $52 OFFICE HOURS: by appointment (cell +39 329 326 7915)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Rome City Series - This on-site course considers the art and architecture of ancient Rome through visits to museums and archaeological sites. The course covers the visual culture and architecture of Rome beginning with the Iron Age and ending with the time of Constantine. A broad variety of issues are raised, including patronage, style and iconography, artistic and architectural techniques, Roman religion, business and entertainment. STUDENTS SHOULD NOT REGISTER FOR BOTH AH190 and AH290.

SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT: This course is intended to offer students an introduction to the city of Rome that is architectural, artistic, and topographic in nature. In our study of Ancient Rome, we will focus on the urban development of the city and embellishment of the city fabric from its foundations through the Republican, Imperial and Early Christian periods. As Rome's modern urban fabric is profoundly affected by the events of the ancient period, this course is also intended as a tool for facilitating understanding of the city in which we currently reside. Therefore, students are encouraged to exploit the advantage of studying in Rome and to consider the city and its museums as a laboratory for study. Additionally the visit to Ostia Antica will provide with a deeper insight of the daily life and functioning of Rome's seaport. Explanation of the different methodologies of research will supply the student with the necessary instruments for their future individual studies not only on antiquitiy, art history and architecture

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students become familiar with different methods of art historical analysis and acquire the skills for the critical analysis of visual culture in its original historical context.

TEXTBOOK: Book Title Author Publisher ISBN number Library Call Number Comments Format Local Bookstore Online Purchase Rome and Environs Coarelli x x           course reader Art history: Ancient Rome JCU art history department xx   Needs to be ordered and purchased at copy point, via dei funari, 25; 11,50 Euro

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 Quiz 1 identification of visual material and short answer questions (classes 1-3) 8 points Quiz 2 identification of visual material and short answer questions (classes 4 to 7) 12 points Quiz 3 and Final exam identification of visual material and short answers (classes 8-10) and essay questions regarding whole course 10 and 25 points oral report 8-10 min during class; presentation of monument on-site (topics disstributed in class) 15 points paper 8 pages research of a single monument (detailed info distributed in class) 25 points participation grades academic behaviour 5 points -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. 90-95% A- 96-100% A 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. 80-83% B- 84-86% B 87-89% B+ 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. 70-73% C- 74-76% C 77-79% C+ 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. 60-69% D 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. below 60% -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 quizzes and final exam 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! Note: 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.

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 class 1: May 25 Discussion of syllabus, assignments and class procedures; INTRODUCTION to Roman Art and Architecture; ON-SITE: Tiber, Tiber Island and Circus Maximus Coarelli 1-11(Introduction) Ramage introd.; Claridge 1-9, 31-59; 226-28. MP: JCU for exact room check info board; then we go on-site for second part of class Class 2: May 27 The ETRUSCAN Forerunners and the Kings' Period: CAPITOLINE HILL and MUSEUM; Forum Romanum from ROMULUS to Julius CAESAR. Coarelli 29-43 (Capitoline), 43-47 (Roman Forum: Historical Notes) Rasmussen, 13-25 in: in: Henig, ch.1 (Early Roman Art); Claridge: 229-231, 237-240 & 378-385 (Capitoline & Museums) Forum Romanum: 60-74, 80-82, 85-92, 97-99,100-106; Ramage ch.1 & 2; MP: Capitoline, in front of ticket office to Museum (Piazza del Campidoglio) Class 3: June 1 From Roman REPUBLIC to EMPIRE Coarelli 261-285 (southern and central Campus Martius), 307-321 (Forum Holitorium and Boarium) Claridge 177-180 (introd.), 214 (Theatre of Pompey), 215-219 (Republican Victory-T.); 220 (Theatre and Porticus of Balbus); 222-225 (Porticus Octaviae), 243-247 (Theatre of Marcellus, T. of Apollo Med. Sos.), 247-250 (Republican Victory-T.); 253-257 (Round T. and T. of Portunus) MP: Largo Argentina (in front of Feltrinelli bookstore) Class 4: June 3 QUIZ 1 The ESTABLISHMENT of the Empire under AUGUSTUS Coarelli 285-291, 299-304 (Augustan Campus Martius) Claridge, 11-16, Imperial Fora: 146-152, 158-161, Palatine: 128-131, Field of Mars: 177-192, 215-225, 243-246; Ramage ch. 3 & 4; Zanker; Galinsky ch. 4 MP: Ara Pacis, Lungotevere Augusta, Museum entrance (near Ponte Cavour); QUIZ 1 Class 5: June 8 !! meet at 3:30 !! THE "FIVE GOOD EMPERORS": Trajan's Column, Markets and the Imperial Fora; The Field of Mars and the High Empire. Coarelli 102-128 (Imperial Fora), 261-266, 286-298 (central Campus Martius). Claridge 11-18, 161-173 (Trajan's forum etc.);177-180, 193-198 (Column of Antoninus P. and M.Aurelius); 199-207 (Hadrianeum and Pantheon); 209-213 (Stadium of Domitian); 369-373 (Mausoleum of Hadrian) Ramage ch. 6, 7 & 8; MacDonald, The Pantheon; MP: Column of Trajan (Piazza Venezia) !! meet at 3:30 !! Class 6: June 10 Fieldtrip to OSTIA ANTICA: The port of Ancient Rome Coarelli 450-476 (Ostia); Stambaugh ch.18 (Ostia) & ch.8 - 10; www.ostia-antica.org; Hermansen MP:Train station at Ostia Antica at 2:30 !! You have to take Roma Lido train no later than 2:00 from Roma Porta San Paolo, Piazzale Ostiense (next to Metro B stop Piramide) Class 7: June 15 The FLAVIAN Emperors: Imperial Residences on the PALATINE and the Development of the COLOSSEUM Valley Coarelli 97-99 (Arch of Titus), 131-157 (Palatine), 158-160, 164-172 (Colosseum, Ludus Mgnus), 177-190 (Esquiline, Domus Aurea, Baths of Titus and Trajan), 213-224 (Caelian)Colosseum Valley: 267-272 (introd.), 276-284 (Colosseum, Ludus Magnus), 290-293 (Nero's Golden House). Claridge 16-17, 116-118 (Arch of Titus), Palatine: 119-145; Ramage ch .5; MP: entrance to Forum Romanum on Via dei Fori Imperiali (half way between Piazza Venezia and Colosseum) Class 8: June 17 QUIZ 2 The CITY WALLS and GATES, the PYRAMID of Cestius and the BATHS of CARACALLA. Coarelli 11-27 (City Walls); 326-331 (Baths of Caracalla), 365-367 (Via Appia), Claridge 319-328 (B. of Caracalla); 363-366 (Pyramid and Ostia Gate); Stambaugh ch.12 & 14; Yegül MP: MEET ON CAMPUS FOR QUIZ 2 at 2pm; then we go on-site, bring a bus ticket with you!! Class 9: June 22 THE CENTRE IN THE LATER EMPIRE: Roman Forum and Upper Via Sacra from Antoninus Pius to Maxentius and CONSTANTINE'S TRANSITION TO CHRISTIANITY Arch of Constantine; Mithraeum under San Clemente; Lateran Church and Baptistry Coarelli 43-47, 57-63, 81-97, 98-101 (Roman Forum high and late Imperial); 159-163 (Arch of Constantine), 172-175 (San Clemente), 224-227 (Lateran) Claridge 20-27, 70 (Curia), 75-76 (Arch of S. Severus) ; 83 (Decennalia base), 107 Temple of Antoninus Pius and Faustina; 109-111 (Temple of 'Divus Romulus'); Temple of Vesta ;115 (Basilica Nova) 259-261 (Arch of Argentarii), Temple of Venus and Roma (Hadrian to Maxentius); 272-276 (Arch of Constanine) 284-288 (Mithraeum under S.Clemente), 332-335, 357-359, 363 (Aurelianic Walls and Gates); 346-350 (Lateran Baptistery and Church); Ramage ch. 9, 10, 11 & 12; MP: entrance to Forum Romanum on Via dei Fori Imperiali (half way between Piazza Venezia and Colosseum) Class 10: June 24 Museo Nazionale Romano: BATHS OF DIOCLETIAN and PALAZZO MASSIMO; Review of class Coarelli 231-236 (Quirinal), 247-252 (Castra Praetoria, Baths of Diocletian); La Regina TBA Portraiture: Ramage 42-45, 77-81, 107-112, 138-141; A. Bonanno, 82-93 in: Henig, ch. 3 (Sculpture) Wall Painting and Mosaics: Ramage 82-95, 123-131, 152; Claridge 352-354 (Baths of Diocletian), 399-401 (Palazzo Massimo) J. Liversidge, 98-109 in: Henig, ch. 4 (Wall Painting and Stucco) MP: Piazza della Repubblica, Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli FRI FINAL EXAM     MP: time and class room TBA