The City of Rome (U02174)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-ROME

During the imperial period the city of Rome was the largest and most important city in the world and its history and legacy have fascinated scholars and tourists alike for centuries. This course on the city of Rome takes in a range of approaches, themes and periods. It looks at the ancient city from different angles, for instance, as a lived-in space, as a political space, as a site of spectacle, as the emperor's city. While focusing on a single but crucial city the students will be introduced to many of the key areas of debate in ancient history, such as the nature of the ancient city itself and the process of Christianisation of the city. In the course of the semester we shall focus on the city mainly from the age of Augustus to the Sack of Rome, though we shall also consider the stories the Romans themselves told about the origins of their city. Finally the course will look at later receptions of the ancient city, from the Renaissance, through the Romantics, to Mussolini.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A Pass in 1st and 2nd Level Ancient History or Classical Archaeology courses, or equivalent experience at the course organiser's discretion.

? Special Arrangements for Entry : In order for a student from outwith Classics to be enrolled, contact must be made with a Course Secretary on 50 3580 in order for approval to be obtained.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Ancient History, (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	14:00	14:50	Central
Lecture	Thursday	14:00	14:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate in written exam and coursework as well as in class discussion:-
- knowledge of the history and topography of the city of Rome in Antiquity;
- some knowledge of key themes and debates in the history of the city of Rome;
- awareness of the diverse aspects of life in the ancient city;
- ability to use critically a range of different types of material, including plans and archaeological sources as well as texts;
- bibliographical research skills to enable students to find independently information on particular areas of the city of Rome and the history of its study.

By doing so, they will also demonstrate the following transferable skills:-
- written communication skills
- analytical skills
- oral presentation skills
- ability to deal independently with a wide-ranging body of information.