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The Fall of the Roman Republic unit (HTC242)

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Location: Hobart, Online

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

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026

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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

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
090305 $2,174.00 $1,020.00 not applicable $2,249.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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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 

AssessmentWeekly online quizzes (10%)|2 Primary Source Analyses (20%)|Reflective Responses (20%)|Major essay or Classics at Work project (50%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator. 
Recommended

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