Course Name |
Classics - Early Roman Empire |
Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
Course Code |
GRC20030 |
Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
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Course provider |
Attendance Options |
Part time |
Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
TRIMESTER: Spring |
Application Date |
2022-2023 Academic Year
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Duration |
Expand+Spring Trimester - January to May
MODE OF DELIVERY:Face-to-Face
Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities 70
Autonomous Student Learning 14
Lectures 11
Tutorial 5
Total 100
Approaches to Teaching and ...
Hide-Spring Trimester - January to May
MODE OF DELIVERY:Face-to-Face
Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities 70
Autonomous Student Learning 14
Lectures 11
Tutorial 5
Total 100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module is taught through lectures and tutorials. Lectures provide clear introductions to each topic, address key issues and demonstrate how to engage critically with ancient source material and modern scholarship. Opportunities for group discussion and student-led enquiry are provided by tutorials.
Students are expected to study key ancient sources and read secondary scholarship outside of class. Readings are available on Brightspace, and Powerpoint Slides are made available via Brightspace.
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Link to Course Fee |
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Eligibility |
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module. |
Course Content |
Expand+GRC20030 Early Roman Empire
Academic Year 2022/2023
This module examines the history of the Roman Empire from Augustus to Trajan. We will explore aspects of the political, social and cultural history of the period. We will examine how emperors in...
Hide-GRC20030 Early Roman Empire
Academic Year 2022/2023
This module examines the history of the Roman Empire from Augustus to Trajan. We will explore aspects of the political, social and cultural history of the period. We will examine how emperors interacted with their people, and how they were represented in contemporary works and later histories and biographies. We will also focus on the social history of Rome, exploring topics such as Roman slavery, gladiators, religion and the emergence of Christianity. No previous knowledge is necessary and all texts are studied in translation.
The module provides an introduction to the subject both for programme students who want to progress further in their study of Roman history, and also for elective students who would like a standalone introduction to the period.
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should be able to:
Synthesize appropriate information about the history of the Early Roman Empire;
Analyze and comment critically on ancient source material;
Demonstrate an understanding of modern scholarship on key issues;
Compose relevant and analytical essays in answer to historical questions.
Indicative Module Content:
Lectures will include topics such as:
Introduction to Sources and Interpretations
Augustus and the Principate
Julio-Claudian Emperors
The Flavian Emperors
Nerva and Trajan
Armies and Provinces
The Image of the Emperor
The Roman Arena
Slavery and Citizenship
Religions in the Roman Empire
Tutorials will focus on critical analysis of ancient sources dealing with topics such as:
Roman historical writing
Agrippina and the Imperial Family
Roman Soldiers
Gladiators
Christians
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Number of Credits |
5 |
Careers or Further Progression |
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