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Rome and the Caledonians (VS1) (U03650)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-U03650VS1

For many observers, past and present, Hadrian's Wall and the Antonine Wall stand as enduring testimony to Free Caledonia, one of the rocks that, collectively across northern Europe, turned back the great tide of Classical civilization. For as long as Scottish history has been written, it has been taken for granted that the Caledonians were consistently, bitterly and energetically hostile towards Rome, and passionately committed to preserving their native ways from her influences. Stirring stuff: but is it based on anything other than patriotic or anti-imperial prejudice among much later commentators? This course explores Roman military, economic and diplomatic activity in northern Britain – and native responses to it - in the epoch of Roman government in Britain. Textual and material evidence is reviewed along with scholarly interpretations of it, with the objective of appreciating the extent to which northern Britain was free from, or affected by romanizing influences.

Entry Requirements

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : U03561

? Pre-requisites : A survey course in ancient history, Scottish history or Celtic civilization.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Other subject areas

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

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

Celtic, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

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

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	11:00	13:00	Room 3.332, Adam Ferguson Building	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course it is intended that students will be able to:

- produce a sound and competent essay;
- demonstrate, by way of essay, recognition of the potential and limitations of written and material evidence in pursuing the study of the Roman Iron Age in Scotland;
- demonstrate, by way of essay, insight into the native societies and cultures of Roman Iron Age Scotland;
-demonstrate, by way of essay, insight into Rome's strategies and effects in dealing with the Calidones and other northern British peoples;
- demonstrate the following transferable skills: independent gathering of relevant evidence pertaining to a posed problem; critical consideration of evidence in order to arrive at sound conclusions; evaluating the work of others, including peers; presenting evaluations and conclusions clearly in both written and oral form; independent management of personal timetable, workload and other priorities in order to meet established deadlines.