CL2RR: Roman Republic

Module Provider:

Classics

Number of credits:

20 [10 ECTS credits]

Level:

I (Intermediate)

Terms in which taught:

Autumn

Module Convenor:

Prof SP Oakley

Pre-requisites:

Co-requisites:

Modules excluded:

Current from:

2005/6

Aims:
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the nature of Roman republican history. Themes to be discussed will include: Roman expansion in Italy, the unification of Italy, Roman republican politics, and the collapse of the republican political.

Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module it is expected that the student will be able to:

Additional outcomes:
The module also aims to encourage the development of skills in written communication and in oral communication to other members of a group.

Outline content:
The sixteen lectures will follow a chronological outline, tracing the development of the Roman Republic from its beginnings to its final collapse in 49BC. In the four seminars topics to be discussed will include: Roman imperialism, Roman religion, the literary evidence for the early Republic; and political violence.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
The module will be taught by lectures and seminars with two contact hours per week.

Contact hours:

Assessment:
Students are required to produce one piece of coursework comprising an essay of 2,000 words and an asssociated book review of 1,000 words, to be submitted by Friday of 10th week of the term. Students may produce a second essay and book review on a different topic from the first, to be handed in by week 5 of the following term. The coursework with the higher marks will be counted towards the assessment.


Relative percentage of coursework: 33%

Examinations
One two hour paper requiring two answers.

Requirements for a pass
A grade of 40% overall

Reassessment arrangements
Re-examination in September. Coursework will be carried forward if it bears a confirmed grade of 40% or more. Otherwise it must be resubmitted by 1 September.