HIST 248
(Hist-ClCv 307) Roman History.
History
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Political, economic, social, and intellectual history of Rome from the foundation of the city to Constantine.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Research and Historiography
Learning Outcome
Successful students will be able to locate the historical texts treated in class in the context of Classical literature generally and of ancient historiography specifically.
Title
Critical Analysis
Learning Outcome
Successful students will discuss critical theories that are relevant to the texts treated in class and be able to evaluate the rhetorical complexities facing the various authors discussed and how those authors resolved those complexities as they composed their historical narratives.
Title
Primary Sources of Information
Learning Outcome
Successful students will consider available primary sources of information for ancient Roman history and be able to evaluate the reliability of those sources.
Title
Knowledge of Roman History
Learning Outcome
Successful students will demonstrate a basic knowedge of Roman history from the Regal period to the decline of the Roman Empire.
