OVERVIEW

Knowledge of Roman history is essential and implicitly obvious in a degree course in Arts both for those who wish to analyse classical disciplines and those who are interested in themes and periods that are less removed. This is a fundamental period for the development of the civilisation in which we live.

Knowledge of Latin is not essential to take the Roman History course. 

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The objectives of the course in the context of the three-year degree in Arts are for students to acquire the following knowledge, competencies and abilities: - basic knowledge of the historical development of the Roman world, the main events and foundations of its civilisation in the context of the ancient history of the Mediterranean world; methodological competencies and techniques necessary to tackle the documentary basis of Roman history with particular reference to literary and epigraphic texts without neglecting archeological accounts and the contribution of documentary sciences; knowing how to navigate bibliographical research and know how it is updated by using research tools; recognising the essential characteristics - political, economic, social and religious - of the Roman world and the main evolutionary outlines of political institutions both diachronically and synchronically by analysing surviving documentation. 

TEACHING METHODS

The course will take place with lectures accompanied by richly detailed documentation made available with photocopies especially regarding literary sources (translated into Italian).

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Programme for students taking the course for 6 cfu

Introductory framework: background sources. Historical framework: events, society and civilisation from the origins to the Justinian era. Institutional and geographical framework: organisation of the Roman state and its functioning.

Programme for students taking the course for 9 cfu

Introductory framework: background sources. Historical framework: events, society and civilisation from the origins to the Justinian era. Institutional and geographical framework: organisation of the Roman state and its functioning. Analysis of themes and figures from Roman history.

Programme for students taking the course for 3 cfu

Students who have already taken the exam for 6 or 9 credits and who require these credits to teach in secondary schools should contact teaching staff to establish an integrated reading programme. 

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

MARIA FEDERICA PETRACCIA (President)

ELENA CIMAROSTI

ROSSELLA PERA

LESSONS

Class schedule

ROMAN HISTORY

EXAMS

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Assessment of knowledge acquired will be carried out in an oral exam. The basic threshold is a good knowledge of Roman history and civilisation in all its historical development. Students must demonstrate a critical ability and clear presentation skills and be able to contextualise the topics being examined. To attain excellence knowledge of Latin is required. Knowledge of Latin is not necessary to attain the threshold level.

Exam schedule