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Spectacle and Society in Ancient Greece and Rome HTC340
Introduction
This unit explores the roles of spectacles and the spectacular in ancient Roman society through the study of literary, epigraphic, archaeological, and other heritage sources. Lecture and discussion topics include gladiatorial games, chariot races, animal hunts, military triumphs, theatrical shows, funerals, and executions. We will consider what spectacles meant to the ancient Romans, and what they still mean to us today.
Summary
| Unit name | Spectacle and Society in Ancient Rome |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HTC340 |
| 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? | |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Describe and explain the key features of different types of ancient Roman spectacles and situate them in their historical contexts.
- Distinguish between primary and secondary sources of evidence for ancient Roman spectacles and explain how they are used by ancient historians.
- Critically evaluate a range of primary sources for ancient Roman spectacles (e.g. literary, epigraphic, material).
- Use primary and secondary sources to support an independent argument about the social and political roles of spectacles in ancient Rome.
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 |
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| not applicable |
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Requisites
Prerequisites
25 points at introductory level in any discipline in any CollegeTeaching
| Assessment | Examination - take home (40%)|Reflection (10%)|Assignment (15%)|Essay (35%) |
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| 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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