CLAS 206R History of Ancient Rome
The basic foundation of this course will be a chronological survey of the political and social history of Rome, beginning with myths and stories that describe the Roman people before the traditional establishment of the Republic in the late sixth century BC and concluding with the reign of the emperor Constantine (d. AD 337). Focusing in particular upon the city of Rome itself, the course will employ a textbook, primary sources read in English, and visits to selected archaeological sites to explore important issues in the evolution of the Roman state and Roman society, including but not limited to the processes and consequences of Roman expansion, the impact of powerful individual leaders upon the political and physical landscape of the capital, the development of civic and provincial administration, and the 'meaning' of the office of the Roman emperor. Course assessments will include reports on individual sites and historical events, as well as short-response assignments, a midterm exam, and a final paper.
This course is taught at the Rome Campus.
Cross Listed Courses
CLAS 206, CLAS 206R, HIST 206, HIST 206R