Rome is a city that fires the imagination. It is the city of seven hills, the city where all roads lead, the capital of the world (caput mundi). It has been the seat of emperors and popes, the site of political confrontations and bloody sieges, the destination of ambassadors, travellers, and pilgrims. It houses magnificent temples to the gods and to the Christian God, like the Pantheon and St Peter's Basilica, grandiose monuments of bloodthirsty entertainment such as the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus, and venues of political activity which have determined the destiny of individuals and states, like the Senate House and the Palatine. This course explores political, religious, and cultural transformation of Rome and its monuments from Antiquity to the Early Middle Ages and considers why the city has captivated our imagination for centuries.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. demonstrate a sophisticated knowledge of the city of Rome, its evolution, monuments, and significance, from Antiquity to the Early Middle Ages;
   
2. think critically about the way in which politics, religion, and culture have shaped Rome;
3. analyze and evaluate primary historical sources and modern scholarship;
4. conduct independent scholarly research and construct logical arguments based on that research; and
5. express these arguments effectively in written and oral forms.

Research-Led Teaching

The course draws on both lecturers' years of research and study on the city of Rome and their detailed knowledge of its topography and monuments gained through site visits (including many areas not open to the general public). The course studies both the Republic and Early Roman Empire (509 BC -- AD 300) and the period of Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages (AD 300 -- 800) reflecting the lecturers' expertise across a broad chronological range. It thus brings together research being conducted at ANU in both Classical Studies and History.

Required Resources

Resources to be provided via Canvas and the Leganto Reading Lists. We will also use the collections of the ANU Classics Museum.

Recommended Resources

Whether you are on campus or studying online, there are a variety of online platforms you will use to participate in your study program. These could include videos for lectures and other instruction, two-way video conferencing for interactive learning, email and other messaging tools for communication, interactive web apps for formative and collaborative activities, print and/or photo/scan for handwritten work and drawings, and home-based assessment.

ANU outlines recommended student system requirements to ensure you are able to participate fully in your learning. Other information is also available about the various Learning Platforms you may use.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). Feedback can also be provided to Course Conveners and teachers via the Student Experience of Learning & Teaching (SELT) feedback program. SELT surveys are confidential and also provide the Colleges and ANU Executive with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement.

Other Information

The use of AI technology for any type of assignment is not permitted in this course.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Historical Overview I: Rome's History and Monuments in the Republic and Empire (Romulus to the Tetrarchy) (CD)	Class participation (ongoing)
2	Historical Overview II: Rome's History and Monuments in Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages (Constantine to Charlemagne) (MM)
3	Political Space: The Forum, Palatine & Beyond (CD)	Tutorial presentations begin; Research papers are due 2 weeks after each student's presentation
4	The City as a Stage: Triumphs and Ceremonies (MM)	Progress quiz
5	The People of Rome: Demography, Social Structure, Housing (CD)
6	Supplying Rome: Food and Water (MM/CD)
7	Are you not entertained? Theatre, Sport, and Spectacle in the City (CD)
8	Death and Destruction: Tombs, Mausolea, Sieges, and Battles (MM)
9	Writing and Experiencing Rome: Poets, Satirists, Travellers, and Pilgrims (CD/MM)
10	Religious Space: Temples to Churches (CD/MM)
11	Under New Management: The Papacy (MM)
12	Reception and Reflection: Charlemagne and Beyond (CD/MM)

Tutorial Registration

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Learning Outcomes
Class Participation (10%)	10 %	1,2,3,5
Progress Quiz (10%)	10 %	1,3
Class Presentation (10%)	10 %	1,2,3,4,5
Research Project (40%)	40 %	1,2,3,4,5
Final Examination (30%)	30 %	1,2,3,4,5

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines , which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Extenuating Circumstances Application
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
• Code of practice for teaching and learning

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Skills website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Students are expected to attend all classes on a regular basis and to participate actively. Recordings are provided to aid revision for the final exam or to enable students to catch up in the event of illness or misadventure.

Assessment Task 1

Class Participation (10%)

This course will be taught as a 3-hour block each week, incorporating lectures, student presentations, and class discussion (the exact breakdown will vary from week to week). Students are expected to attend every 3-hour block and to participate actively. Participation includes, but is not limited to: asking questions in class, especially after presentations from peers, and participating in whole-class, small group, or paired discussions. Participation in all these activities should show awareness of completing the assigned readings.

Assessment Task 2

Progress Quiz (10%)

Students will complete a short progress quiz (20 minutes) to test their knowledge and understanding of the city of Rome, its history, and monuments as discussed in the first two weeks of the course (Historical Overview I & II).

Assessment Task 3

Class Presentation (10%)

Students will give a 12-minute presentation on a question relating to one week's topic. They will be expected to answer questions from their lecturer and peers after the presentation. Full details, including how to select a topic, will be provided on Canvas. Topics and dates to be assigned by the start of Week 2.

Assessment Task 4

Research Project (40%)

Students will research and write a 3,000-word paper, developing and expanding upon the topic of their class presentation. Full details to be provided on Canvas. The research paper must be submitted 2 weeks after the presentation.

Assessment Task 5

Final Examination (30%)

Students will complete a 2-hour final examination in the university exam period. This exam will cover sources, monuments, and themes from the entire course and the full range of material studied, from Romulus to Charlemagne.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. The University’s students are an integral part of that community. The academic integrity principle commits all students to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support, academic integrity, and to uphold this commitment by behaving honestly, responsibly and ethically, and with respect and fairness, in scholarly practice.

The University expects all staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle, the Academic Integrity Rule 2021, the Policy: Student Academic Integrity and Procedure: Student Academic Integrity, and to uphold high standards of academic integrity to ensure the quality and value of our qualifications.

The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 is a legal document that the University uses to promote academic integrity, and manage breaches of the academic integrity principle. The Policy and Procedure support the Rule by outlining overarching principles, responsibilities and processes. The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 commences on 1 December 2021 and applies to courses commencing on or after that date, as well as to research conduct occurring on or after that date. Prior to this, the Academic Misconduct Rule 2015 applies.

 

The University commits to assisting all students to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. All coursework students must complete the online Academic Integrity Module (Epigeum), and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students are required to complete research integrity training. The Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as understanding and upholding academic integrity.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

• Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

The Academic Skills website has information to assist you with your writing and assessments. The website includes information about Academic Integrity including referencing requirements for different disciplines. There is also information on Plagiarism and different ways to use source material. Any use of artificial intelligence must be properly referenced. Failure to properly cite use of Generative AI will be considered a breach of academic integrity.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Accessibility for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents all ANU students