Teaching code

4S01244

Teacher

Riccardo Bertolazzi

Coordinator

Riccardo Bertolazzi

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-ANT/03 - ROMAN HISTORY

Period

CuCi 2 A, CuCi 2 B

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The aim of the course is to deepen the Roman urban culture in the imperial era, the understanding of the basic principles on which Roman society was based, the dialectic that linked the latter to the non-Roman societies, and the extension of Roman citizenship to the whole 'empire. The study will take into consideration documents relating to the change in the rights of cities, both in Italy and in the provinces. Students will be sent to the critical analysis of the documentary sources, both archaeological and literary or epigraphic.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Good oral and written comprehension and production skills in Italian.

Program

The course will focus on the salient events in Roman history, beginning with the foundation of the city of Rome in the age of kings and continuing with the history of its institutional development in the Republican era and its expansion into Italy and the Mediterranean. Then it will examine the imperial age and, finally, the late antique period. Particular space will be devoted to the discussion of the methodology of historical research and the use of ancient sources.

Bibliography

Didactic methods

Frontal lessons supported by the use of ppt presentations. Reading, discussion and debate of sources presented by the teacher in class.

Learning assessment procedures

The exam will consist of a written test. The content of the exam will focus on the topics covered in the hand book and the sources uploaded by the teacher in the Moodle platform of the course. The exam is identical for attending and non-attending students. The evaluation is out of thirty.

Evaluation criteria

The examination, which will be written, will focus on the knowledge of the main political, social and economic events that affected the Roman world. The examination will verify the student's ability to analyse and interpret historical sources for the study of Roman history.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The final grade will be determined according to the following criteria:
- sufficient (18/30-23/30): superficial knowledge of the topics covered; incomplete preparation;
- satisfactory (24/30-27/30): adequate or good ability to orientate oneself and approach the topics of the programme with a critical sense;
- excellent (28/30-31/30): complete understanding of the topics covered and excellent critical thinking skills.

Exam language

Italiano

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