Courses & Units
The Fall of the Roman Republic 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 | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Humanities |
| Discipline | History and Classics |
| Coordinator | Doctor Jayne Knight |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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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 | $2,040.00 | $957.00 | not applicable | $2,040.00 |
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Requisites
Prerequisites
25 credit points at Introductory level or higherTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus: Off Campus: |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Weekly online quizzes (10%)|2 primary text analyses (15%)|Major essay or Classics at Work project (35%)|Take-home exam (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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