ANCIENT ROME: SLAVES, EMPIRE AND FILM
CAH2ANR
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to the society, literature and art of ancient Rome through major historical figures such as Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, Augustus, Nero. We read ancient Roman literature, history and examine material culture to better understand at slavery, class, gender roles and entertainment, such as ancient comedy and arena spectacles. While the city of Rome is the focus of our study, we consider the impact of Rome's vast empire and the significance of its history of military conquest. Students will also have the opportunity to learn more about Pompeii and the legacy of Roman culture. Central to this subject is looking forward to the way in which Rome is now depicted on screen and in television, movies, novels and video games, including HBO's series Rome , Russell Crowe in Gladiator , and the video game Ryse: Son of Rome . Students study a modern text of their choice throughout the semester that represents the ancient Roman world so to introduce students to the discipline of Classical Reception Studies.
School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Sarah Midford
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students must have completed 60 credit points of Level one subjects
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: MDS1TRW
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
The Aeneid; a new translation by David West
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Virgil
Year: 2003
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: PENGUIN
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sarah Midford
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
All lecture content will be delivered online through the LMS
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Seminars may only be available online on your campus, but they will still be scheduled and face to face
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seminar Activities (1250 word equivalent)Regular source analyses to be submitted as part of an in-class activity | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Research Essay (2000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Source Analysis (750 word equivalent)Source Analysis of a text that is familiar to students, but won't be known until the assessment is opened on LMS (ie. unseen source analysis) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sarah Midford
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
All lecture content will be delivered online through the LMS
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Seminars may only be available online on your campus, but they will still be scheduled and face to face
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seminar Activities (1250 word equivalent)Regular source analyses to be submitted as part of an in-class activity | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Research Essay (2000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Source Analysis (750 word equivalent)Source Analysis of a text that is familiar to students, but won't be known until the assessment is opened on LMS (ie. unseen source analysis) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sarah Midford
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
All lecture content will be delivered online through the LMS
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Seminars may only be available online on your campus, but they will still be scheduled and face to face
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seminar Activities (1250 word equivalent)Regular source analyses to be submitted as part of an in-class activity | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Research Essay (2000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Source Analysis (750 word equivalent)Source Analysis of a text that is familiar to students, but won't be known until the assessment is opened on LMS (ie. unseen source analysis) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sarah Midford
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
All lecture content will be delivered online through the LMS
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Seminars may only be available online on your campus, but they will still be scheduled and face to face
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seminar Activities (1250 word equivalent)Regular source analyses to be submitted as part of an in-class activity | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Research Essay (2000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Source Analysis (750 word equivalent)Source Analysis of a text that is familiar to students, but won't be known until the assessment is opened on LMS (ie. unseen source analysis) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sarah Midford
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
All lecture content will be delivered online through the LMS
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Seminars may only be available online on your campus, but they will still be scheduled and face to face
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seminar Activities (1250 word equivalent)Regular source analyses to be submitted as part of an in-class activity | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Research Essay (2000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Source Analysis (750 word equivalent)Source Analysis of a text that is familiar to students, but won't be known until the assessment is opened on LMS (ie. unseen source analysis) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |