GRC10130 Ancient Rome: An Introduction

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module introduces students to Roman history, literature, and culture from Rome's mythological origins to the second century AD. Precise topics and periods of emphasis will vary from year to year. In lectures and tutorials students will examine case studies informed by key figures and institutions, material and visual culture, and literary sources that modern scholars use to reconstruct the story of Rome. The module also explores important aspects of cultural and social history, looking at topics such as gender, philosophy, religion, slavery, etc. Ancient literary sources that inform each session, such as: Caesar, Cicero, Dio, Epictetus, Livy, Marcus Aurelius, Polybius, Sallust, Seneca, Suetonius, Tacitus, and Virgil, are all studied in translation.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module, students will demonstrate:
- an ability to identify and discuss key figures, periods, events and topics in Roman history of the late republic and early empire
- an ability to comment critically on key sources used for the study of Roman history and culture
- they possess solid foundations for undertaking further study in Roman history and culture.

Indicative Module Content:

Specific topics for lectures and tutorials will vary from year.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

18
Tutorial

4
Specified Learning Activities

58
Autonomous Student Learning

20
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module will be delivered through in-person lectures and tutorials. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
GRC1001E - Roman History&Archaeology, GRC10030 - Roman History & Archaeology, GRC10070 - Rome's Rise to Empire, GRC1008E - The Rise of Rome & its Empire, GRC1010E - Introduction to Ancient Rome


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: End-of-Trimester Exam will include passages/images for comment and essay questions. 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

70
Assignment: 1,000 word source analysis (commentary) Week 7 n/a Graded No

30

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Martin Brady Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Joanna Day Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Helen Dixon Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Paul Jarvis Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr George Prekas Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Alexander Thein Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Suzanne Lynch Tutor
Oisín Parsons Tutor
Ms Niamh Tobin Tutor
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Spring
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Thurs 12:00 - 12:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 11:00 - 11:50
Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 21, 23, 25, 29 Thurs 14:00 - 14:50
Tutorial Offering 2 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 30 Thurs 14:00 - 14:50
Tutorial Offering 3 Week(s) - 21, 23, 25, 29 Thurs 15:00 - 15:50
Tutorial Offering 4 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 30 Thurs 15:00 - 15:50
Seminar Offering 5 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 30 Tues 12:00 - 12:50
Seminar Offering 6 Week(s) - 21, 23, 25, 29 Tues 12:00 - 12:50
Spring