ANCIENT ROME: SLAVES, EMPIRE AND FILM
CAH2ANR
2021
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.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSarah Midford
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesReadings, In-class activities and discussion, Source Analysis assessment and Seminar Activities assessment. In-class activities preparing students for their Research Essay and Research Essay assessment.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must have completed 60 credit points of Level one subjects
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsMDS1TRW
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
The Aeneid; a new translation by David West
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorVirgil
Year2003
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPENGUIN
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSarah Midford
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day 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.
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 | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Research Essay (2000 word equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | 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) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSarah Midford
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day 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.
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 | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Research Essay (2000 word equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | 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) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSarah Midford
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day 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.
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 | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Research Essay (2000 word equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | 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) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSarah Midford
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day 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.
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 | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Research Essay (2000 word equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | 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) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Mildura, 2021, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSarah Midford
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day 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.
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 | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Research Essay (2000 word equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | 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) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Shepparton, 2021, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSarah Midford
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day 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.
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 | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Research Essay (2000 word equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | 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) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |