This course provides an introduction to the literature, history, and culture, of the Roman Republic (from 220 BC to 31 BC). After an initial face- to-face meeting, this course will be taught online.

One face to face meeting at the start of the course; Weekly online group work and discussion; viewing of 26 online lectures

CLASSIC1002

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Essay (2,500 words) - 60%

Exam ( 90 minutes) - 40%

This course will provide the opportunity to:

■ Introduction the literature, history and material and intellectual culture of Rome in the period 220-31 B.C.;

■ Explore the range of source material available for the study of this period and a variety of methodologies appropriate to its use.

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

■ Analyse and explain the main events and trends in Roman history, literature and culture in the period 220-31 B.C.;

■ Identify the set texts and key elements of material culture;

■ Analyse, individually and in groups, the set texts and key elements of material culture;

■ Place primary source material in its literary, historical and cultural context;

■ Critique relevant secondary literature.

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