Roman History
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide the intellectual elements of the history of Rome (from its foundation to Late Antiquity) as well as the guidelines and historiographic languages relating to the period under consideration. The course also aims to provide lexical and conceptual tools suitable for both scientific and popular historical communication.
Expected learning outcomes
The course aims to introduce participants to the historical reflection on Roman History, opening them to the use of published and unpublished sources and the printed and online bibliographic tools essential for the study of the history of Rome. Through the analysis of concrete examples, students will be introduced to different methodologies of historical investigation and the study of documentation (primarily literary and epigraphical). At the end of the course students will be able to critically read primary sources and scientific texts relating to the historical period under consideration and develop independent reflections on the main historical and historiographical issues related to the history of Rome. These skills will be acquired through a direct and continuous meeting with the instructor in the classroom: in particular, through critical reflection on documents and texts proposed for individual analysis and participation in seminar activities. Students opting not to attend the lessons will be able to make use of the educational tools provided by the instructor on Ariel, deepen their knowledge of main topics through special readings with the agreement with the instructor, and of course contact the instructor either by e-mail and during office hours.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Titles of the course: History and historiography in Late Antiquity
Part A: Introduction to Late Antiquity
Part B: Aspects and problems of the 4th-5th century
Part C: Elements of Historiography
Part A: Introduction to Late Antiquity
Part B: Aspects and problems of the 4th-5th century
Part C: Elements of Historiography
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific requirements different from those requested for the degree admission.
Teaching methods
Attendance to classes is strongly recommended although not compulsory. The teaching is delivered through frontal lectures aimed primarily at the acquisition of knowledge, competence and specific language of the subject. Discussion with the teacher in the classroom is integrant part of the didactic method and aims at promoting a critical attitude and the capacity to apply the acquired competence and knowledge.
The teaching is also based on didactic material provided on Ariel.
The teaching is also based on didactic material provided on Ariel.
Teaching Resources
Attending Students
- Programme for 6 cfu
1) S. Mazzarino, L'impero romano. Volume II, Laterza
2) U. Roberto, L'impero di Teodosio, in Storia d'Europa e del Mediterraneo, sezione III - vol. VII (L'impero tardoantico), Roma 2010, 153-198
3) Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (parts A and B)
- Programme for 9 cfu
1) S. Mazzarino, L'impero romano. Volume II, Laterza
2) U. Roberto, L'impero di Teodosio, in Storia d'Europa e del Mediterraneo, sezione III - vol. VII (L'impero tardoantico), Roma 2010, 153-198
3) Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (parts A, B and C)
NB: All students who did not take the exam of Roman History in the undergraduate programme the preceding texts (points 1-2) are replaced by: G. Geraci - A. Marcone, Storia romana, EDITIO MAIOR, Firenze, "Le Monnier" 2017
NON-ATTENDING STUDENTS:
- Programme for 6 cfu
1) S. Mazzarino, L'impero romano. Volume II, Laterza
2) U. Roberto, L'impero di Teodosio, in Storia d'Europa e del Mediterraneo, sezione III - vol. VII (L'impero tardoantico), Roma 2010, 153-198
3) A. Marcone, Tarda Antichità, Carocci
- Programme for 9 cfu
1) S. Mazzarino, L'impero romano. Volume II, Laterza
2) U. Roberto, L'impero di Teodosio, in Storia d'Europa e del Mediterraneo, sezione III - vol. VII (L'impero tardoantico), Roma 2010, 153-198
3) A. Marcone, Tarda Antichità, Carocci
4) L. Mecella, Ciro di Panopoli. Potere, politica e poesia alla corte di Teodosio II, Catania 2020.
NB: All students who did not take the exam of Roman History in the undergraduate programme the preceding texts (points 1-2) are replaced by: G. Geraci - A. Marcone, Storia romana, EDITIO MAIOR, Firenze, "Le Monnier" 2017.
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
- Programme for 6 cfu
1) S. Mazzarino, L'impero romano. Volume II, Laterza
2) U. Roberto, L'impero di Teodosio, in Storia d'Europa e del Mediterraneo, sezione III - vol. VII (L'impero tardoantico), Roma 2010, 153-198
3) Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (parts A and B)
- Programme for 9 cfu
1) S. Mazzarino, L'impero romano. Volume II, Laterza
2) U. Roberto, L'impero di Teodosio, in Storia d'Europa e del Mediterraneo, sezione III - vol. VII (L'impero tardoantico), Roma 2010, 153-198
3) Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (parts A, B and C)
NB: All students who did not take the exam of Roman History in the undergraduate programme the preceding texts (points 1-2) are replaced by: G. Geraci - A. Marcone, Storia romana, EDITIO MAIOR, Firenze, "Le Monnier" 2017
NON-ATTENDING STUDENTS:
- Programme for 6 cfu
1) S. Mazzarino, L'impero romano. Volume II, Laterza
2) U. Roberto, L'impero di Teodosio, in Storia d'Europa e del Mediterraneo, sezione III - vol. VII (L'impero tardoantico), Roma 2010, 153-198
3) A. Marcone, Tarda Antichità, Carocci
- Programme for 9 cfu
1) S. Mazzarino, L'impero romano. Volume II, Laterza
2) U. Roberto, L'impero di Teodosio, in Storia d'Europa e del Mediterraneo, sezione III - vol. VII (L'impero tardoantico), Roma 2010, 153-198
3) A. Marcone, Tarda Antichità, Carocci
4) L. Mecella, Ciro di Panopoli. Potere, politica e poesia alla corte di Teodosio II, Catania 2020.
NB: All students who did not take the exam of Roman History in the undergraduate programme the preceding texts (points 1-2) are replaced by: G. Geraci - A. Marcone, Storia romana, EDITIO MAIOR, Firenze, "Le Monnier" 2017.
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
Assessment methods and Criteria
- Method: oral exam
- Evaluation criteria: capacity to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; capacity for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of exposition, competence in the use of specialised lexicon, efficacy and clarity.
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
- Evaluation criteria: capacity to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; capacity for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of exposition, competence in the use of specialised lexicon, efficacy and clarity.
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
L-ANT/03 - ROMAN HISTORY - University credits: 9
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Mecella Laura
Shifts:
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Professor:
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