EPHUMA239
Ancient History & Culture2: The Romans
10 Units
Not available in 2014
Previously offered in 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Introduces students to the history, culture and peoples of ancient Rome, covering the period 753 BC to 44 BC. Major topics include: the establishment of the Roman Republic; the Punic Wars; the Gracchan Crisis; the era of Marius and Sulla; and the careers of Pompey, Crassus and Caesar. Emphasis is placed on the skills needed to succeed at University level, such as the ability to research, take notes, analyse and write essays.
| Objectives | By the end of EPHUMA239 Ancient History & Culture2: The Romans,the student will: 1. be introduced to and familiar with the study of ancient history at the tertiary level. 2. have a basic understanding of the civilisation of the ancient Romans, including knowledge of: events and important personalities; social and political environments; and the values of the ancients. 3. be able to use ancient and modern source materials in order to appreciate the relevance of ancient Rome to modern Western society. 4. be adept at using: library facilities; the internet and Blackboard; taking notes in lectures; and time management. 5. be practiced in the techniques needed to research, write and present academic assignments, including essays. 6. be familiar with and practiced in the techniques required for effective examination performance. |
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| Content | * The establishment of the Roman Republic. * The era of the Punic Wars. * The Gracchan Crisis. * The careers of Marius, Sulla, Pompey, Crassus and Caesar. |
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| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Nil | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Fortnight for 12 weeks |