UMBR HSRE 330 - The Roman Empire

Institution:

Arcadia University

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Description:

Ancient Rome's history started already well before 753 BC, the traditional foundation date of the city of Rome, and did not stop with the last emperor's abdication in 476 AD. Following generally the chronological order, the course will focus on selected topics of interest: early Rome, Roman Republic, early Empire of Augustus, High Imperial time, and the decline of the Roman Empire, including Christianity. During the course, students will be introduced to the critical interpretation of ancient texts and the main sources for Roman history, and learn some methods of archaeology, epigraphy and numismatics. A weekend field trip to the ancient city center of Rome and to ancient Rome's harbor city of Ostia Antica will allow students to have a closer insight into ancient Roman civilization. The course is intended to provide students with: basic knowledge of history; understanding of Roman civilization; understanding of methods and approaches of ancient history and of the supporting sciences; skills in examining complex systems; and, an ability to compare critically separate historical situations, including contemporaneous events. (Perugia, Italy, http://www.arcadia.edu/abroad/itUmbraInstitute) AUC Designation: Cl

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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