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On completion of this module students should be able to:
Synthesize appropriate information about the history of the Early Roman Empire;
Analyze and comment critically on ancient source material;
Demonstrate an understanding of modern scholarship on key issues;
Compose relevant and analytical essays in answer to historical questions.
Lectures will include topics such as:
Introduction to Sources and Interpretations
Augustus and the Principate
Julio-Claudian Emperors
The Flavian Emperors
Nerva and Trajan
Armies and Provinces
The Image of the Emperor
The Roman Arena
Slavery and Citizenship
Religions in the Roman Empire
Tutorials will focus on critical analysis of ancient sources dealing with topics such as:
Roman historical writing
Agrippina and the Imperial Family
Roman Soldiers
Gladiators
Christians
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 11 |
Tutorial | 5 |
Specified Learning Activities | 70 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 14 |
Total | 100 |
Not applicable to this module.
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Students will receive individual feedback on their commentary and essay.
Name | Role |
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Dr Martin Brady | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Philip De Souza | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Nicholas Freer | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Eleanor Kellett | Tutor |
Ms Gillian OSullivan | Tutor |
Ms Niamh Tobin | Tutor |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Fri 12:00 - 12:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 30, 32 | Mon 12:00 - 12:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 21, 23, 25, 29, 31 | Mon 12:00 - 12:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 30, 32 | Wed 12:00 - 12:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 4 | Week(s) - 21, 23, 25, 29, 31 | Wed 12:00 - 12:50 |