HIS4112 ¨C Imperium Romanum

Course content

The study of the Roman empire is foundational for understanding the historical development of the Mediterranean region and Europe. This course will focus on:

• the character of the Roman empire during the Imperial period.
• forms of governance and administration, both central and local.
• in what ways the empire affected the provinces, conquered regions, and the Romans themselves.

Most emphasis is placed on the period from Augustus to Severus Alexander (c. 31 BCE - 235 CE). The course focuses primarily on understanding the politics, society, economy and culture of the Roman empire. In this context, the crucial relationship between the sources, social conditions and political institutions, and the models and theories used modern researchers to understand these phenomena will be discussed. The pensum is composed of both primary source material and modern articles and books.

Learning outcome

In studying this course, you will:

• acquire knowledge about ancient Roman society under imperial rule.
• become familiar with the different source materials which can be used to study Roman society and the challenges associated with research from these sources.
• combine knowledge of different areas of the Roman world and empire into a holistic view of Roman society as it changes from the first to the third centuries CE.
• be able to analyse some central historical issues related to the Roman empire.

Admission to the course

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Overlapping courses

• 10 credits overlap with HIS2112 ¨C Imperium Romanum.

Teaching

This course will be taught through a combination of lectures and group-teaching. The teaching schedule is available on the semester page.

Mandatory activity:

All students must prepare a draft outline and introduction for a specialization paper on a given topic. The assignments are provided in the middle of the semester, and the subject teacher gives written feedback and comments on the draft.

Examination

The course is assessed by a term paper. Your paper must not exceed 4500 words, notes included. Attachments and/or bibliography are not included in the word count.???

Language of examination

You can answer the exam in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F?is a fail. Read more about?the grading system.

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