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Undergraduate Course: The Roman World 1A: The Rise of Rome (CLGE08003)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of History, Classics and Archaeology CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaClassics General Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis course will introduce students to the history and culture of the Romans in the period from the foundation of Rome to the time of Augustus, focusing on the city of Rome and the spread of Roman power across the ancient world.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
High Demand Course? Yes
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  184
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-11 14:00 - 14:50
CentralLecture1-11 14:00 - 14:50
CentralLecture1-11 14:00 - 14:50
First Class Week 1, Monday, 14:00 - 14:50, Zone: Central. David Hume Tower, Lecture Theatre A
Additional information 1 hour(s) per week for 5 week(s).
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)The Roman World 1A: The Rise of Rome2:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)The Roman World 1A2:00
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students should be able to demonstrate in their essay, short exercise and exam a reasoned understanding of:
? the main developments in Roman history and culture in the period.
? the diverse sources for, and methods of, approaching the ancient Roman world (in history, art and archaeology, and literature).

In addition they should be able to:
- assess, analyse and criticise the various forms of ancient materials.
- compare and evaluate different approaches to and explanations of the ancient materials in the secondary sources and make critical choices between them.
- express their ideas and arguments clearly (in both oral and written form).
- compare data from different sources and draw conclusions from them.
- organise their own learning, manage their workload and work to a timetable.
Assessment Information
Essay of c. 2000 words: 25%
Short exercise of c. 750 words: 15%
One two-hour degree examination: 60%
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Dominic Berry
Tel: (0131 6)50 3590
Email: d.h.berry@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Amanda Campbell
Tel: (0131 6)50 3580
Email: amanda.campbell@ed.ac.uk
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