01009 - Roman History (H-Q)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student will have a general knowledge, also with interdisciplinary references, of the history of Rome from the origins to the age of Julian the Apostate. He will know the methodology, the instruments of the discipline and of the principal sources.

Course contents

Institutional part: history of Rome and of the Roman world from the origins to Julian the Apostate. The student can to prepare the exam on the books suggested below (the alternative suggested has, in a decrease order, a different degree of completeness and difficulty).

In the course of the lessons the teacher will deal with problems and general aspects of the Roman history, from the origins to IV sec. A.D.

Readings/Bibliography

The student who has 12 credits must read also:

G. Brizzi, Il guerriero, l'oplita, il legionario. Tattiche, mentalità, percorsi ideali negli eserciti del mondo classico (VII sec. a.C.-II sec. d.C.), new edition up-to-date, Bologna 2008.

Assessment methods

The exam is an oral one. The interview is meant to evaluate the discriminatory ability and the methodological approach of the student, who is encouraged to face the set of problems presented in the course. Student's approach to ancient sources and bibliographical material will be examined in detail, considering the aspects and the cultural environment of the discipline. Such capabilities, if combined with a verbal fluency and a correct use of language, will be rewarded with excellent marks. In conformity with this evaluation, lesser levels of thought, analysis or language will result in gradually worse grades. It is evident that omissions or errors in the knowledge and an improper speech shall be considered negatively. 

Office hours

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