Course Description
Study of the social/political forces that led to Rome's conquest of the Mediterranean World and of the transformation which world conquest wrought on Rome itself. Topics covered include: the Roman Constitution and politics, the Roman conquest of Italy and then of the whole Mediterranean, and the decline of the Republic.
Syllabus
CIC Culture
Throughout this course students will learn how to
Find, interpret, and evaluate information on diverse global cultures.
Use diverse cultural frames of reference and alternative perspectives to analyze issues.
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Identify and describe the major events and figures of the Roman Republic and demonstrate understanding of the chronology and geography of the city and its provinces;
Describe the cultural values and everyday lives of Romans from various backgrounds and classes;
Analyze ancient literary, documentary, and archaeological evidence based on their numerous contexts; and
Articulate effective analyses and arguments both in written and spoken form, supported by critical engagement of several kinds of sources.
Course Grading Information:
Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
Map Quizzes | 5% |
Timeline | 10% |
Reading Quizzes | 15% |
Weekly Responses | 20% |
Final Project: Roman Themes | 20% |
Exams | 30% |
Grading Scale
Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
93-100% | A |
90-92% | A- |
87-89% | B+ |
83-86% | B |
80-82% | B- |
77-79% | C+ |
73-76% | C |
70-72% | C- |
67-69% | D+ |
63-66% | D |
60-62% | D- |
0-59% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Online course. Attendance is measured by the completion of reading quizzes and weekly responses.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
David Potter. Ancient Rome: A New History, 3rd edition. New York: Thames & Hudson, 2018. ISBN 978-0-500-29412-3.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.