Classical Roman civilisation 1A ADED11521E

  • Academic Session: 2023-24
  • School: Short Courses
  • Credits: 10
  • Level: Level 1 (SCQF level 7)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 1
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes

Short Description

This course introduces Classical Roman history, literature, and culture, with a focus on the age of Augustus, the period during which Rome transitioned from a Republic to a Principate and rule under one man. The course will provide a solid foundation for the study of the subject at a higher level by introducing students to the skills and methods involved in investigating the Classical Roman world through topics including religion, women, and art.  It will also provide the opportunity for useful background study for those whose principle area of study will lie elsewhere.

Timetable

Block 1

2 hours a week for 10 weeks

Tuesday, 19.00-21.00

Requirements of Entry

None

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

Contribution to course blog/wiki and engagement with peers' contributions (c. 500 words; 25%)

Source analysis worksheet (25%)

End of course essay (1500 words, 50%)

Course Aims

This course aims to:

■ Explore Roman history and culture

■ Encourage students to apply critical approaches to historical, literary, and archaeological sources

■ Develop in students the transferable skills of careful reading, clear and analytical communication (written and oral), and of visual sensitivity to architecture and art.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to: 

■ Critically read and comment on literary texts based on adequate knowledge of their historical and cultural context

■ Demonstrate knowledge of historical analysis and source criticism

■ Comment critically on archaeological evidence relating to the period covered

■ Engage confidently in written and oral discussion about the material covered in the course.

 

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.