INTRODUCTION TO ROMAN ARCHAEOLOGY HONORS

(CCI 212.02)M/W/F 11-11:50 PM SOEB #118

Prerequisites/Co-requisites: None Credits: 3: 3

Instructor: Robyn Le Blanc rlleblan@uncg.eduOffice: 1110 MHRAOffice Hours: M &7 W 9-10:30, F 1-2 or by appointment

COURSE OVERVIEW:This course serves as an introduction to the archaeology of Rome world, with particular emphasis on Rome and the monumental remains of its empire. It is intended for all undergraduates with an interest in archaeology, art history, history and Classical Studies. This course is a requirement for students majoring in Classical Studies with a concentration in Classical Archaeology.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLOS):This course belongs to the General Education curriculum of UNCG, fulfilling the Historical Perspectives (GHP) category, as well as carrying the Global (GL) marker. The first three Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) are for GL courses, and the last two are GHP.

1. Find, interpret and evaluate information on diverse cultures.2. Describe interconnections among regions of the world. (Must include substantial

focus on at least one culture, nation, or sub-nationality beyond Great Britain and North America).

3. Use diverse cultural frames of reference and alternative perspectives to analyze issues.

4. Use a historical approach to analyze and contextualize primary and secondary sources representing divergent perspectives.

5. Use evidence to interpret the past coherently, orally and/or in writing.

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:1. Find, interpret, and evaluate information on the archaeology of Rome and its vast

empire (SLO 1).2. Describe how the inhabitants of the Roman Empire defined themselves socially,

politically and religiously throughout their history (SLO 2).3. Interpret various artifacts and archaeological sites, taking into account their

context as well as the multiplicity of possible interpretations (SLO 3).4. Analyze and interpret the archaeological evidence (primary sources), as well as

the multiple interpretations (secondary sources) of this evidence (SLO 4).5. Use archaeological evidence to interpret the past. In other words, the student

will be able to explain how seemingly insignificant pieces of evidence (broken pots or crumbling walls!) contribute to an understanding of the past (SLO 5).

TEACHING METHODS & ASSIGNMENTS FOR ACHIEVING LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The material for this course is based largely on lectures, which are supplemented with powerpoints, readings and group discussions. There is, unfortunately, no single up-to-date comprehensive textbook for Roman archaeology, and so the lectures are absolutely crucial for gaining an understanding of the material. In addition to these lectures, students will be assigned readings, which are designed to give the student a preliminary understanding of the topic for that particular day. There will also be some kind of discussion activity in each class, either with the group as a whole, or in smaller groups. Students will be asked to brainstorm about possible interpretations of the evidence as well as critique the mainstream interpretations. The exams will consist of a variety of questions: image identification of sites and/or artifacts, short answer questions regarding artifacts and sites, and multiple choice questions that assess comprehension of the key historical events, archaeological sites, artifacts and theories. Finally, students will analyze and synthesize material culture through two short written assignments.

HONORS COMPONENTStudents who enroll in the embedded honors section will participate in an online weekly discussion of topical articles and book chapters each week. You will read 13 extra scholarly articles or chapters during the semester. These supplementary readings will be posted on Blackboard (the schedule of readings is listed below, with the regular assignments for the course). After having read the article, you will go online and share your thoughts and opinions about the reading in a special discussion section that will be set up for honors students. These online posts should be no fewer than 500 words and should include the following: a short explanation of the main argument; the type of evidence that was used to support the argument; your reflections about the article. I will post a series of study questions that you can respond to, or help guide you in your reading.

These posts will be due by 11:59pm on Mondays (sometimes, because of holidays or school closures, the posts will be due on Tuesday or Wednesday; see schedule at end of syllabus). In addition, you are required to respond (in 200 words or more) to one of your classmate's posts by 11:59pm on the following Friday. In your

response, you will agree or disagree, and explain why. Your grade will be determined according to the “Online discussion expectations and grading rubric” posted to Blackboard. The lowest score1 for weekly posts will be dropped.

TEXTBOOKS & READINGS: The Ancient Roman City by John E. Staumbaugh (ACR, on syllabus) Additional reading posted on Blackboard (BB, on syllabus)

GRADED COMPONENTS: Honors Online Discussion (SLO #1-5) 25% Hourly Exam #1 (SLO 1-5) Friday, September 19

20%The first hourly test will cover material from the beginning of the course through Rome in the Late Republic. The test will include image identifications, short answer questions and multiple-choice questions.

Hourly Exam #2 (SLO 1-5) Monday, October 20 20%The second hourly test will cover material from Augustan Rome through Trajan. The format will be similar to the first exam, but will include an additional map component.

Short Assignments 15% totalo #1 Wednesday, September 3

This short written assignment is designed to help you practice looking critically and carefully at archaeological evidence. You will be asked to pretend that you are an archaeologist in 4000 CE and that you are excavating either a McDonalds or a Starbucks. You will write a short paper (3-4 pages) outlining your findings and interpreting the evidence you have discovered. See assignment page for more details.

o #2 Friday, November 21This short written assignment asks you to use the skills you began honing in short assignment #1 by giving you a set of ancient primary sources and archaeological material and asking you to critically analyze and interpret them. You will write a paper (3-4 pages) outlining your interpretation of the evidence. See assignment page for more details.

Final Exam (SLO 1-5) Monday, Dec 8, 12-3pm 20%The final exam will cover primarily material between Hadrianic Rome and Late Antique Cities, but will include some comprehensive knowledge. The format will be similar to the hourly exams, and we will discuss what to expect from the “comprehensive” sections before finals!

GRADING SCALE:100-97%= A+ 79-77%=C+96-93%= A 76-73%=C92-90%= A- 72-70%=C-1 Failures to post will result in a zero for that week, and these grades will not be dropped.

89-87%= B+ 69-67%=D+86-83%= B 66-63%=D82-80%= B- 62-60%=D-Below 60%=F

Grades will be posted on Blackboard throughout the semester so that you may keep track of your performance in the class. My “rounding” policy is as follows: I will only take into account the first number after the decimal, i.e. 89.6 will be rounded up to a 90% (A-), but an 89.59 will be a B+. If I make an error calculating your grade I’m more than happy to fix it. However, I do not negotiate grades without a solid reason based on the merits and correctness of the assignment.

ATTENDANCE:The assigned readings are designed to give you a basic background to the material discussed in class, but the basic mode of introducing and discussing the course material is in lecture. It is absolutely critical to your success in this course to attend class every day, to take detailed notes and to participate in group activities and in class discussions. I will take attendance every day in class—sometimes at the beginning, and sometimes at the end. You are allowed three unexcused absences over the course of the semester.

Please note that texting in class and using your laptop for non-course related activities (email, Facebook, Pinterest, Netflix (!), etc) will result in you being marked absent for that day. You’ll survive without checking your email or Instagram for an hour, trust me.

RELIGIOUS DAYS:State law allows students to have up to two absences for religious reasons per academic year and to be allowed to make up work missed. If this applies to you, you must notify me two weeks in advance and make arrangements to make up missed work at that time. I reserve the right to require you to do this work before your absence. Please note that classes missed for religious reasons count toward the three absences that you are allowed without penalty; they are not in addition to those three days.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY:(from the Dean of Students’ Webpage): Academic integrity is founded upon and encompasses the following five values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility. Supporting and affirming these values is essential to promoting and maintaining a high level of academic integrity. Each member of the academic community must stand accountable for his or her actions. As a result, a community develops in which students learn the responsibilities of citizenship and how to contribute honorably to their professions. If knowledge is to be gained and properly evaluated, it must be pursued under conditions free from dishonesty. Deceit and misrepresentations are incompatible with the fundamental activity of this academic institution and shall not be tolerated. Members of the UNCG community are expected to foster in their own work the spirit of academic honesty and not to tolerate its abuse by others. First responsibility for academic integrity lies with individual students and faculty members of this community. A violation of academic integrity is an act harmful to all other students, faculty and, ultimately, the university. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the Academic Integrity Policy: http://sa.uncg.edu/handbook/academic-integrity-policy/.

FOOD & DRINK POLICY:There is no food allowed in general use classrooms. You’re welcome to bring a drink,

but make sure it doesn’t spill.

SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS:Students requesting accommodations based on a disability must be registered with the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services in 215 Elliott University Center (http://ods.dept.uncg.edu/; email: oars@uncg.edu). If you have a documented disability and want to discuss academic accommodations, please talk with me before the end of the second week.

*Please note that I retain the right to modify this syllabus and any course assignments at any time.

COURSE SCHEDULE:

Monday, August 18: Introduction; Doing ArchaeologyReading: Look over syllabus!

Wednesday, August 20: Iron Age Italy; Origins of the EtruscansReading: selection from “Motel of the Mysteries” (PDF on BB)

Friday, August 22: The Etruscans (Cemeteries and Tombs)Reading: Gates “Greek and Etruscan Cities in Italy,” in Ancient Cities (BB)

Monday, August 25: The Etruscans (Cities and Sanctuaries)Reading: Gates “Greek and Etruscan Cities in Italy,” in Ancient Cities (BB)

Wednesday, August 27: The Greeks in ItalyReading: Review Gates “Greek and Etruscan Cities in Italy,” in Ancient Cities (BB)

Friday, August 29: Early Rome (Geography, Myth)Reading: ACR, 7-12; “Early Rome” PDF (BB)In-Class Activity: The Foundation Myths of Rome

Monday, September 1: LABOR DAY, NO CLASS

Wednesday, September 3: Early Rome (Identity, Space & Place) // SHORT ASSIGNMENT #1 DUE *Reading: ACR pp.7-15; 101-102

Friday, September 5: The RepublicReading: ACR 16-28; 102-114

Monday, September 8: A Roman… Empire?Reading: ACR 89-100; 243-254; 183-194

Wednesday, September 10: Hellenism Comes to RomeReading: ACR 28-35 216-221; 238-240

Friday, September 12: Late Republican RomeReading: ACR 36-47; 218-221

Monday, September 15: A Culture of SpectacleReading: None

Wednesday, September 17: The Dynamic CityReading: NoneActivity: The Dynamic City

Friday, September 19: EXAM #1

Monday, September 22: Augustus*Reading: ACR 48-66

Wednesday, September 24: Rome Under AugustusReading: Favro, “Making Rome a World City” (PDF on BB)Activity: Mapping Augustan Rome (***please bring a laptop if possible)

Friday, September 26: The Julio-ClaudiansReading: ACR 67-71; 114-119

Monday, September 29: NeroReading: Champlin “Nero” (PDF on BB)

Wednesday, October 1: The Flavians Reading: ACR 71-74

Friday, October 3: The Colosseum & Entertainment BuildingsReading: ACR 225-240

Monday, October 6: Pompeii as a Roman City Reading: ACR 123-141; 260-267

Wednesday, October 8: Domestic ArchitectureReading: ACR 157-182

Friday, October 10: Roman TombsReading: ACR 194-197

Monday, October 13: NO CLASS, FALL BREAK

Wednesday, October 15: TrajanReading: ACR 75-77

Friday, October 17: Trajan’s Forum & ColumnReading: ACR 119-122

Monday, October 20: EXAM #2

Wednesday, October 22: HadrianReading: ACR 77-80

Friday, October 24: “Romanization”; Rome in the West & North AfricaReading: ACR 275-286HONORS READING:

Monday, October 27: Rome in the EastReading: Walker, “Athens under Augustus,” (BB)

Wednesday, October 29: Responses to Roman ExpansionReading: None

Friday, October 31: Ostia*Reading: ACR 268-274; 172-178; 209-212

Monday, November 3: Food, Dining and Dress Reading: ACR 142-149; 206-209

Wednesday, November 5: The Roman EconomyActivity: Trade Routes & Resources (***please bring a laptop if possible)

Friday, November 7: Baths & Bathing RomanReading: ACR 198-206

Monday, November 10: The AntoninesReading: ACR 80-81

Wednesday, November 12: The Column of Marcus AureliusReading: Ferris on the Column of Marcus Aurelius (BB)

Friday, November 14: The SeveransReading: ACR 81-82

Monday, November 17: Roman ReligionReading: ACR 213-224

Wednesday, November 19: Foreign Gods & CultsReading: PDF of primary sources (BB)

Friday, November 21: NO CLASS (ROBYN OUT OF TOWN) // SHORT ASSIGNMENT #2 DUE

Monday, November 24: The Solider Emperors, Tetrarchy & ConstantineReading: ACR 82-85

Wednesday, November 26: THANKSGIVING BREAK, NO CLASS

Friday, November 28: THANKSGIVING BREAK, NO CLASS

Monday, December 1: Late Antique Cities; Byzantium; LAST DAY OF CLASS

Reading: None

Final Exam: DATE TBA

ROMAN ARCHAEOLOGY HONORS READINGS:

TOPIC READING DATE WRITE-UP DUE

MEETING DATE

Introduction to Augustus

1. Suetonius “Life of the Deified Augustus” (a

Tuesday, September 2 by

Wednesday, September 10,

Roman biographer’s account of Augustus’ life, deeds and death)

2. Augustus’ “Res Gestae” (Latin for “things done”; Augustus’ own account of his successes

11:59pm 8:00-8:30am

The Roman Cityscape Before Augustus

Favro, “Chapter 3: The Republican Urban Image,” from The Urban Image of Augustus pp. 42-78

Monday, September 15 by 11:59pm

Wednesday, September 17, 8:00-8:30am

Roman Elite Culture Before Augustus

Zanker, P. “Conflict and Contradiction in the Imagery of the Dying Republic,” (pp.5-32).

Monday, September 22 by 11:59pm

Wednesday, September 24, 8:00-8:30am

Rise of Octavian & Competition w/ Antony

Zanker, P. “Rival Images: Octavian, Anthony and the Struggle for Sole Power,” (pp.33-78)

Monday, September 29 by 11:59pm

Wednesday, October 1, 8:00-8:30am

Augustus’ Plans for Rome

Zanker, P. “The Augustan Program of Cultural Renewal,” (pp.101-166)

Monday, October 6 by 11:59pm

Wednesday, October 8, 8:00-8:30am

Favro, D. “Pater Urbis: Augustus as City Father of Rome,” (pp.61-84)

Friday, October 10 by 11:59pm

Wednesday, October 15, 8:00-8:30am

Augustan Monuments: Rome’s Past, Present & Future

Zanker, P. “The Mythical Foundations of the New Rome” (pp. 167-238)

Monday, October 20 by 11:59pm

Wednesday, October 22, 8:00-8:30am

Rea, J. 2007. “The Palatine: The Casa Romuli and Domus Augusti,” (pp.21-43).

Monday, October 27 by 11:59pm

Wednesday, October 29, 8:00-8:30am

Augustus’ Ara Pacis

Galinksy, K. 1996. “Venus, Polysemy and the Ara Pacis Augustae,” (pp.457-475)

Monday, November 3 by 11:59pm

Wednesday, November 5, 8:00-8:30am

Rehak, P. “Gateway to History: the Ara Pacis Augustae” (pp.96-137)

Monday, November 10 by 11:59pm

Wednesday, November 12, 8:00-8:30am

1. Rose, B. 1994. “Princes and Barbarians on the

Monday, November 17 by

Wednesday, November 19,

Ara Pacis,” (pp.453-467)

2. Holliday, P.J. 1990. “Time, History and Ritual on the Ara Pacis Augustae” (pp.542-557)

11:59pm 8:00-8:30am