CLAS 2029 - Rome! Rise of Empire from 509BC to AD14
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CLAS 2029 Course Rome! Rise of Empire from 509BC to AD14 Coordinating Unit Classics, Archaeology and Ancient History Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 12 units of Level I undergraduate study including at least 3 units of Level I Classics courses Incompatible CLAS 2017 or CLAS 3017 Biennial Course Course offered in odd years Assessment 1,500 word tutorial paper (20%), 2,000 word essay (30%), tutorial participation (10%), 2 hour exam (40%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Margaret O'Hea
Han Baltussen
Margaret O'Hea
Details as to contact and consultation hours will be on MyUni.Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
- Understanding and interpreting the key evidence for Roman history during the Republican period
- Develop scholarly approach to and methodology for historical interpretation of texts and material evidence for this period
- Become familiar with key Latin terminology for this period
- Understanding the key cultural influences on Roman Republican culture
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-2 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1-4 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1-2 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Textbooks:
- Polybius (Penguin edn), The Rise of the Roman Empire, transl. I. Scott-Kilvert (any available edn of the Penguin, but preferably a recent one: also available on Kindle) OR you can buy The Histories, transl R. Waterfield (Oxford World's Classics paperback).
- Dillon, M. and Garland, L. (eds) (2005 edn or later) Ancient Rome From the Early Republic to the Assassination of Julius Caesar. Abingdon: Routledge. You can buy this on Amazon Australia for AUD 60.99 https://www.amazon.com.au/Ancient-Rome-Republic-assassination-Julius/dp/0415224594
- Rosenstein, N. and Morstein-Marx, R. (eds) (2006 or later) A Companion to the Roman Republic. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell. NO NEED TO BUY: this is available as an ebook via the BSL. Students are expected to use this book throughout the semester.
We strongly suggest that you order these directly online rather than rely on our campus bookstore.Recommended Resources
See MyUni for further reading material.Online Learning
In addition to the required textbooks, other primary works will be available via MyUni and weblinks to scholarly sites.
Readings for tutorials will be available either from the BSL or online in MyUni. Students are expected to expand beyond their required reading as part of doing scholarly research.
These required readings will not be available as a hard-copy 'brick', since part of your gradual skills involves research - learning to find resources - beyond. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The format of the course consists of two lectures per week supported by problem-solving tutorials which develop topics covered in the lectures and facilitate learning through discussion and Q&A.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Hours per week totals per semester (x12) 2 x 1-hour lectures 24 hours 1 x 1-hour tutorial 12 hours 1 x 4 hours reading and class preparation 48 hours 1x 3 hours research 36 hours 1 x 3 hours assignment preparation 36 hours Total 156 hours
Learning Activities Summary
Weekly topics and themes concern the historical development and demise of the Roman Republic from the fourth down the first century BCE. The two weekly lectures are part of 4 thematic blocks: 1. Background to Empire; 2. Punic Wars; 3. Cultural effects of Empire; 4. Civil War.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
The assessment in this course amounts to various activities in written and oral form:
Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Learning Outcome One tutorial summary (no more than 500 words) Formative and Summative one topic per term, due before the topic is discussed in class
10% 1,2 Tutorial paper (ca. 1,500 words) + short presentation Formative and Summative within 48 hours after the tutorial ends 20% 1,2,3,4 Research essay (ca. 2,000 words) Summative Monday of Week 13 30% 1,2,3,4 2 hour exam (ca. 2,000 words) Summative exam period as scheduled 40% 1,3,4 Assessment Detail
No information currently available.
Submission
Submission of assignments and tasks will be announced on MyUni/Canvas. Normally tutorial papers are due before the class starts on that topic. Essays will be due in week 12 or 13.
Students with an ongoing serious medical condition which is likely to impact their work significantly are strongly advised to contact Student Counselling Services to receive advice on how to manage this. Extension requests need to be made before the due date of an assignment and on the appropriate forms, to be sent to the course coordinator.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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