The Fall of the Roman Republic unit (HTC242)

Introduction

This unit examines one of the most well documented periods in classical antiquity: the last century of the Roman Republic. We view the social, cultural, and political turmoil of this era through the lenses of ancient literary sources and modern scholarship. We analyse how ancient Romans perceived and represented the transformative changes and extraordinary individuals of the late Republic and interrogate how historiographical approaches towards this period have evolved since the 19th century. Our exploration begins with the sweeping socioeconomic impacts of the Punic Wars and ends with the reign of Augustus, the first emperor of Rome.

Summary

Unit name	The Fall of the Roman Republic
Unit code	HTC242
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	History and Classics
Coordinator	Doctor Jayne Knight
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the major events and developments of the late Roman Republic
• Analyse a range of primary and secondary sources for the history of the late Roman Republic using appropriate methodologies
• Use primary sources to support an argument about the late Roman Republic.
• Express analysis of ancient sources and modern scholarship on the late Roman Republic clearly in writing

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

25 credit points at Introductory level or higher

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On Campus: Weekly recorded 30 min. lecture and 2-hour on-campus seminar weekly Online: Weekly recorded 30 min. lecture and 2-hour online seminar weekly, OR lecture recordings and online activities
Assessment	Weekly online quizzes (10%)|2 Primary Source Analyses (20%)|Reflective Responses (20%)|Major essay or Classics at Work project (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator.
Recommended	Recommended readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator.

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