Undergraduate - UnitATS3345 - Archaeology of the Roman Mediterranean

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Organisational Unit	Archaeology and Ancient History
Offered	Not offered in 2013
Coordinator(s)	Dr Andrea DiCastro

Notes

Previously coded AAH3250

Synopsis

The focus of the unit is to analyze the archaeological material of the Roman Empire, and to also examine the regional variations that epitomized cultural progression and acculturation throughout the Mediterranean throughout the period in question. The unit will examine closely the ancient archaeological sources for the Roman period from the 2nd century BCE to the 4th century CE: architectural, numismatic, epigraphic and sculptural, in an attempt to provide the students with the most comprehensive understanding of Roman material culture. The focus will be on what has been discovered and how it can be analyzed and interpreted.

Outcomes

On successful completion of the unit, students will have:

Gained an understanding of archaeological traditions concerning the Roman World
Gained an understanding of the importance of the archaeological sources for the period: coins, art, architecture, epigraphy
Acquired an understanding of the impact that Roman culture had upon the entire Mediterranean world
Gained an understanding of the significance of the material culture of the Roman Empire and how it impacted on the provinces
The ability to use and assess a variety of archaeological sources and relevant documentary material
Proficiency in critical reading and writing skills
Developed a more sophisticated understanding of both ancient and modern archaeological traditions and displayed a thorough knowledge of analytical criticism.