AHIS3520

Roman Society

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004

An exploration of various aspects of Roman social life and civilisation in the Late Republican and Early Imperial eras.

Objectives 1. Isolating the most important sources on Roman Social history and gaining an understanding of their coverage and limitations.

2. Developing of a critical approach to modern interpretations of Roman Society.

3. Understanding the structure of the course of a life in the Roman world, and differences of emphasis from the modern world.

4. Appreciation of the shape of the urban environment and its impact on social structure.

5. Ability to express such appreciation and criticisms succinctly and accurately.
Content The structure of Roman Society

The life cycle: birth, marriage, old age, death

Gender and status in Roman society

Slavery

Living conditions

The urban environment

The games

Health and diet
Replacing Course(s) n/a
Transition n/a
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge 20 units at any level in Ancient History or History
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Two tutorial papers or equivalent task @ 25% each (circa 1000 words each) = 50%
Essays / Written Assignments One major essay or equivalent task = 50% (circa 2000 words)
Contact Hours Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 6 weeks
Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term