The Roman World
Overview
- Credit value: 30 credits at Level 5
- Convenor: Professor Catharine Edwards
- Assessment: a 500-word source analysis (20%), 1000-word journal article summary (30%) and 2000-word essay (50%)
Module description
In this module we provide you with a basic knowledge of the history of the Roman world, focusing on the Roman Republic and Empire. The lectures are arranged thematically and chronologically, and are followed by classes focusing on a particular aspect of the subject or related sources. You will be introduced to different kinds of evidence from the ancient world, including texts, archaeological remains and art.
Indicative syllabus
- Introduction - the Roman constitution
- Imperial expansion
- The late Republic - politics
- The late Republic - decline?
- Augustus
- Nero
- Men and women
- Trajan and the army
- Freedmen and freedwomen
- Religion
Learning objectives
By the end of this module, you will:
- have an understanding of the key issues in ancient Roman history
- be able to discuss the history, culture and politics of the ancient world.