Rome is best remembered today as the world of gladiators, back-stabbing politicians, and bloodthirsty soldiers. The course goes behind our modern myths and preconceptions to uncover the reality of Roman history, literature, and culture. This was a society that produced beautiful poetry such as Virgil's Aeneid and stunning works of art like the Dying Gaul, yet it was also a culture built on enslavement, conquest, and plunder. Rome evolved and expanded from one city on the Tiber River to an empire that stretched from Spain in the west to Syria in the east, from Germany in the north to Africa in the south. Rome's leaders and imperialistic ambitions have served as models both to celebrate and to reject monarchical rule and colonialism. It was a world that witnessed some of the most important transitions that have shaped the modern world, from the rise of Christianity to law and legal institutions. This course will explore Rome from multiple perspectives, from politicians and poets to pilgrims and pirates, paying attention to the voices of the enslaved, dispossessed, and exploited and acknowledging the rich cultural diversity of the territories ruled by Rome. We will not only study ancient texts and monuments but also later literary and artistic interpretations of the Roman world.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- think critically about Rome's history, literature, and culture and its legacy in the modern world, including contemporary Australia;
- analyse and evaluate primary historical sources;
- conduct research using the primary sources and modern scholarship;
- formulate logical arguments based on the primary source evidence; and
- communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written modes.
Indicative Assessment
- Source and Referencing Exercise (300 words) (15) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Tutorial Participation (10) [LO 1,2,5]
- Research Essay (2000 words)
(35) [LO 1,2,3,4,5] - Final Examination (2 hours) (40) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 36 hours of contact: 24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorials.
b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Prescribed Texts
No prescribed texts. Readings will be made available on Wattle and in the library.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $4080 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $5280 |
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9016 | 22 Jul 2024 | 29 Jul 2024 | 31 Aug 2024 | 25 Oct 2024 | In Person | N/A |
