January 2022

History of Rome

Listed in: Classics, as CLAS-136

Faculty

Christopher S. van den Berg (Section 01J)

Description

This course examines the political and social systems and struggles that marked Rome's growth from a small city-state to a world empire. Through various sources (Roman works in translation and material evidence) we will focus on the development of Roman government and its transformation into an empire. We will also study several cultural, intellectual, and social aspects, including the impact of Christianity on the Roman Empire.

Three class hours per week. 

Limited to 50 students. January term. Professor van den Berg.

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Emphasis on reading and interpretation of primary sources, analysis of complex arguments, understanding of foreign culture Students with documented disabilities who will require accommodations in this course should be in consultation with Accessibility Services and reach out to the faculty member as soon as possible to ensure that accommodations can be made in a timely manner.
CLAS 136 - L/D

Section 01J
M 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM ONLI ONLI
Tu 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM ONLI ONLI
W 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM ONLI ONLI
Th 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM ONLI ONLI
F 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM ONLI ONLI

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Book Store Price
Lucretius: On the Nature of Things Hackett M. Smith, trans. ebook TBD
On the Commonwealth and On the Laws Cambridge UP Cicero; Zetzel, trans. 2nd edition, ebook TBD

Offerings

2024-25: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Spring 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, January 2022, Spring 2022