CLAS 2008 - Life in the Golden Age of Rome
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2020
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CLAS 2008 Course Life in the Golden Age of Rome Coordinating Unit Classics, Archaeology and Ancient History Term Semester 1 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 2036 Biennial Course Course offered in even years Assessment Tutorial summary (500 words) 10%, Tutorial paper (1200 words) 20%, Research essay (2250 words) 30%, Exam 40% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Margaret O'Hea
This course is co-taught by Prof. Han Baltussen and Dr Margaret O'Hea
Contact details and consultation times will be made available online in MyUni for this course.Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
Two lectures per week for 12 weeks and one tutorial per week for 10 weeks, starting in Week 2. -
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 demonstrate a familiarity with primary sources for understanding the history of social and cultural institutions within Rome from the Flavian to Severan periods 2 demonstrate a scholarly approach to and methodology for historical interpretation of texts and material evidence 3 demonstrate a familiarity with problems and issues in the study of Roman life, culture and literature from the Flavian to the Severan periods 4 engage productively and respectfully with their peers via problem solving and the sharing of information 5 use learning technologies relevant to the University’s learning environment 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) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1, 3 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
2, 4 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
4 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
1-4 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Textbook is:
Garnsey, P. et al. (1998 or later edn) The Roman Empire. Economy, Society and Culture. Berkeley: University of California Press.
Other primary works will be available via MyUni.
Readings for tutorials will be available either from the BSL or online in MyUni.
Recommended Resources
Reading lists, web-links, library resources, essay and study guide along with referencing guides will be on MyUni for this course.
Online Learning
Reading lists, web-links, library resources, essay and study guide along with referencing guides will be on MyUni for this course. Most will be available at the start of semester. Audio lecture recordings will be rolled out over the semester.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Two lectures per week, with weekly tutorials starting in the second week. Most tutorials will deepen and extend students' understanding of topics from the lectures and textbooks; some tutorials will broaden students' perspectives, dealing with areas which lectures cannot cover.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
WORKLOAD TOTAL HOURS 12 weeks x 3 structured learning hours (2 lectures + 1 hr tutorial) 36 hours per semester 4 hours' reading per week 48 hours per semester 2 hours' research per week 24 hours per semester 4 hours' assignment preparation per week 48 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
Lecture topics will vary slightly from year to year; a precise guide will be available at the start of semester on MyUni. They will, however, cover the following in lectures and tutorial programme:
Module 1 (weeks 1-3) Tacitus and the concept of imperialism from the late 1st c AD
The “Five Good Emperors”
Module 2 (weeks 4-8) Rome’s Golden Age: The Second Sophistic Period
Fact and Fiction in Roman Thought / The Roman novel
Lucian, Aulus Gellius and Apuleius
Second Sophistic Influence on Knowledge / The Roman Encyclopedia
Module 3 (weeks 9-12) Roman society in the Golden Age: Slavery
Slaves and the Roman Family
Marriage, divorce and succession
Emperors and Empresses as exemplarsSmall Group Discovery Experience
Our tutorial programme is embedded with Small Group Discovery work throughout the semester. This includes - but is not
restricted to - analysing, discussing and presenting primary material in small groups.
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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
Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Learning Outcome 1 x 500 word tutorial summary Formative and Summative By the following Monday after the relevant week (online)
10% 1-3, 4-5 1 x 1200 word tutorial paper Formative and Summative On the Monday of the relevant week (online) 20% 1-3 1 x 2250 word
research essaySummative See MyUni 30% 1-3 Exam Summative During university exam period. 40% 1-3
Due to the current COVID-19 situation modified arrangements have been made to assessments to facilitate remote learning and teaching. Assessment details provided here reflect recent updates.
1. A tutorial summary (15%), ca 500 words, for one tutorial topic.
2. A tutorial paper (30%), ca 1200 words.
3. Research Essay (45%), ca 2250 words. Submit online by Monday 11.59 pm of Week 8.
4. Short online quiz (10%), at end of semester in week 13.Assessment Related Requirements
Regular attendance is required for both lectures and tutorials.
Assessment Detail
2250 word essay: students will be required to write a 2250-word essay on a topic provided at the start of semester on MyUni (reading list provided). The essay will be submitted on MyUni = 30% weighting
Tutorial paper: students present and write up a tutorial paper ca 1200 words from questions provided in the tutorial programme (on MyUni with reading list provided). = 20% weighting
Tutorial summary: students present a 500-word summary of a chosen topic from the tutorial programme online via MyUni. It shall be
selected from a different half of the course than the written tutorial paper. = 10 % weighting
Exam: a 2-hour exam in the form of essay-type answers to be held at the end of semester - 40% weightingSubmission
All details of submission will be available on MyUni at the start of semester.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.
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