ARY3260

Imperial Rome: A Study in Power and Perversion in the early Empire (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Gillian Bowen

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On successful completion of this unit students will have: 1. A comprehensive understanding of the Roman political ideals of government and the manner in which these ideals were manipulated by each of the emperors. 2. A sound knowledge of the political, social and cultural history of Rome during the period covered. 3. The ability to examine critically the evidence relating to the power invested in the emperor and how the form of rule and the fate of the people was determined by the personality of the incumbent, and the manner in which the aristocracy adapted their lifestyle in response. 4. Critical and analytical skills in dealing with a variety of primary, secondary and tertiary sources, in particular the development of skills in source criticism. 5. Communication and collaborative skills through group tutorial presentations.

Assessment: Group tutorial presentation (oral and written): 20% + Researach essay (3,000 words): 60% + Class test (1 hour): 20%

Contact Hours: 3 hours (2 x 1 hour lectures and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

Prerequisites: A minor sequence in ARY or HSY or permission from the co-ordinator

Prohibitions: ARY2260