Unit ROMAN HISTORY
- Course
- Philosophy and ethics of relationships
- Study-unit Code
- GP005062
- Curriculum
- Filosofia e storia
- Teacher
- Roberto Cristofoli
- Teachers
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- Roberto Cristofoli
- Hours
- 72 ore - Roberto Cristofoli
- CFU
- 12
- Course Regulation
- Coorte 2023
- Offered
- 2023/24
- Learning activities
- Affine/integrativa
- Area
- Attività formative affini o integrative
- Academic discipline
- L-ANT/03
- Type of study-unit
- Opzionale (Optional)
- Type of learning activities
- Attività formativa monodisciplinare
- Language of instruction
- Italian.
- Contents
- Beni Culturali (9 cfu):
History of Rome from the foundation of the City to the fall of the Western Roman Empire; lectures aimed at deepening specific aspects.
Lettere curriculum moderno; Filosofia ed Etica delle relazioni; altri Cds (6 cfu):
History of Rome from the foundation of the City to the establishment of the Principate included.
Lettere curriculum moderno; Filosofia ed Etica delle relazioni; altri Cds (12 cfu):
History of Rome from the foundation of the City to the fall of the Western Roman Empire; lectures aimed at deepening specific aspects; monographic part devoted to Caligula’s Principate. - Reference texts
- Beni Culturali (9 cfu):
As regards the Roman History from the origins to the Principate of Marcus Aurelius included, Students who attend lectures are expected to study the handbook G. Geraci-A. Marcone, “Storia romana”, Mondadori Education, 2016 (IV Ed.), EAN: 9788800746953 (or another advanced handbook) as well as the contents of all lectures.
In addition to the above, Students are also expected to know: Roman history from 180 A.D. to the fall of the Western Roman Empire (this part has to be studied in the chosen handbook); all passages from ancient authors introduced and analysed during the course (the knowledge of these passages at least in Italian translation is compulsory).
Students who are unable to attend lectures must contact the Professor, who will provide them with an alternative learning programme indicating additional and different books.
In Unistudium Students can find the texts presented within the course.
Students with disabilities and/or with SLD who, having completed regular accreditation through SOL, have obtained access to University services, can apply for the compensatory tools ensured by law, for which consult https://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa. For the request, Students are invited to ask the teacher, who will put them in contact with the Disability and/or DSA Department Coordinator (Prof.ssa Alessandra Di Pilla: alessandra.dipilla@unipg.it)
Lettere curriculum moderno; Filosofia ed Etica delle relazioni; other Cds (6 cfu):
Students who attend lectures are expected to study the handbook G. Geraci-A. Marcone, “Storia romana”, Mondadori Education, 2016 (IV Ed.), EAN: 9788800746953 (or another advanced handbook) as well as the contents of all lectures (up to the establishment of the Principate included).
In addition to the above, Students are also expected to know all passages from ancient authors introduced and analysed during the course (the knowledge of these passages at least in Italian translation is compulsory).
Students who are unable to attend lectures must contact the Professor, who will provide them with an alternative learning programme indicating additional and different books.
In Unistudium Students can find the texts presented within the course.
Students with disabilities and/or with SLD who, having completed regular accreditation through SOL, have obtained access to University services, can apply for the compensatory tools ensured by law, for which consult https://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa. For the request, Students are invited to ask the teacher, who will put them in contact with the Disability and/or DSA Department Coordinator (Prof.ssa Alessandra Di Pilla: alessandra.dipilla@unipg.it)
Beni Culturali (9 cfu):
As regards the Roman History from the origins to the Principate of Marcus Aurelius included, Students who attend lectures are expected to study the handbook G. Geraci-A. Marcone, “Storia romana”, Mondadori Education, 2016 (IV Ed.), EAN: 9788800746953 (or another advanced handbook) as well as the contents of all lectures.
In addition to the above, Students are also expected to know: Roman history from 180 A.D. to the fall of the Western Roman Empire (this part has to be studied in the chosen handbook); all passages from ancient authors introduced and analysed during the course (the knowledge of these passages at least in Italian translation is compulsory).
Students who are unable to attend lectures must contact the Professor, who will provide them with an alternative learning programme indicating additional and different books.
In Unistudium Students can find the texts presented within the course.
Students with disabilities and/or with SLD who, having completed regular accreditation through SOL, have obtained access to University services, can apply for the compensatory tools ensured by law, for which consult https://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa. For the request, Students are invited to ask the teacher, who will put them in contact with the Disability and/or DSA Department Coordinator (Prof.ssa Alessandra Di Pilla: alessandra.dipilla@unipg.it)
Lettere curriculum moderno; Filosofia ed Etica delle relazioni; other Cds (6 cfu):
Students who attend lectures are expected to study the handbook G. Geraci-A. Marcone, “Storia romana”, Mondadori Education, 2016 (IV Ed.), EAN: 9788800746953 (or another advanced handbook) as well as the contents of all lectures (up to the establishment of the Principate included).
In addition to the above, Students are also expected to know all passages from ancient authors introduced and analysed during the course (the knowledge of these passages at least in Italian translation is compulsory).
Students who are unable to attend lectures must contact the Professor, who will provide them with an alternative learning programme indicating additional and different books.
In Unistudium Students can find the texts presented within the course.
Students with disabilities and/or with SLD who, having completed regular accreditation through SOL, have obtained access to University services, can apply for the compensatory tools ensured by law, for which consult https://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa. For the request, Students are invited to ask the teacher, who will put them in contact with the Disability and/or DSA Department Coordinator (Prof.ssa Alessandra Di Pilla: alessandra.dipilla@unipg.it)
Lettere curriculum moderno; Filosofia ed Etica delle relazioni; other Cds (12 cfu):
As regards the Roman History from the origins to the Principate of Marcus Aurelius included, Students who attend lectures are expected to study the handbook G. Geraci-A. Marcone, “Storia romana”, Mondadori Education, 2016 (IV Ed.), EAN: 9788800746953 (or another advanced handbook) as well as the contents of all lectures.
In addition to the above, Students are also expected to know: Roman history from 180 A.D. to the fall of the Western Roman Empire (this part has to be studied in the chosen handbook); monographic part devoted to Caligula’s Principate (last 18 hours of lectures); all passages from ancient authors introduced and analysed during the course (the knowledge of these passages at least in Italian translation is compulsory).
Students who are unable to attend lectures must contact the Professor, who will provide them with an alternative learning programme indicating additional and different books.
In Unistudium Students can find the texts presented within the course.
Students with disabilities and/or with SLD who, having completed regular accreditation through SOL, have obtained access to University services, can apply for the compensatory tools ensured by law, for which consult https://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa. For the request, Students are invited to ask the teacher, who will put them in contact with the Disability and/or DSA Department Coordinator (Prof.ssa Alessandra Di Pilla: alessandra.dipilla@unipg.it) - Educational objectives
- Beni Culturali (9 cfu):
The main knowledge that Students are expected to acquire will be:
- knowledge of history and of institutions of ancient Rome from the foundation of the City to the fall of the Western Roman Empire, with constant reference to the chronology and to the geographic location of events and phenomena;
- knowledge of political, military, social and cultural life of ancient Rome.
The main skills that will allow Students to apply their acquired knowledge will be:
- ability to recognize the methods by which scholars of ancient Roman history reconstruct the events and the phenomena;
- ability to use the specific language of the discipline;
- development of an appreciation of peculiar aspects and problems of Roman civilization in the course of its general evolution.
Lettere curriculum moderno; Filosofia ed Etica delle relazioni; other Cds (6 cfu):
The main knowledge that Students are expected to acquire will be:
- knowledge of history and of institutions of ancient Rome from the foundation of the City to the establishment of the Principate included, with constant reference to the chronology and to the geographic location of events and phenomena;
- knowledge of political, military, social and cultural life of ancient Rome.
The main skills that will allow Students to apply their acquired knowledge will be:
- ability to recognize the methods by which scholars of ancient Roman history reconstruct the events and the phenomena;
- ability to use the specific language of the discipline;
- development of an appreciation of peculiar aspects and problems of Roman civilization from the foundation of the City to the establishment of the Principate.
Lettere curriculum moderno; Filosofia ed Etica delle relazioni; other Cds (12 cfu):
The main knowledge that Students are expected to acquire will be:
- knowledge of history and of institutions of ancient Rome from the foundation of the City to the fall of the Western Roman Empire, with constant reference to the chronology and to the geographic location of events and phenomena;
- thorough knowledge of Caligula’s Principate;
- knowledge of political, military, social and cultural life of ancient Rome.
The main skills that will allow Students to apply their acquired knowledge will be:
- ability to recognize the methods by which scholars of ancient Roman history reconstruct the events and the phenomena;
- ability to use the specific language of the discipline;
- development of an appreciation of peculiar aspects and problems of Roman civilization in the course of its general evolution and in particular stages of it. - Prerequisites
- In order to fully understand the contents of the course, all Students must have the basic notions of ancient history and especially of ancient Roman history, with particular reference to geography and to chronology.
- Teaching methods
- TThe course consists of frontal lectures (if required, through the use of synchronous telematic mode) with slide projection, that will deal with political, social, military and cultural history of ancient Rome in general, as well as with more specific aspects; the contents of all lectures have to be supplemented by study of the handbook and of the passages from ancient authors introduced and analysed during the course.
- Other information
- The course is scheduled to start towards the end of February 2024.
Attendance at lectures is recommended and can foster a better and deeper understanding of the topics.
The Professor is available to speak individually with Students, who are asked to consult the web-page:
https://www.unipg.it/personale/roberto.cristofoli/didattica
Students who are unable to attend lectures must contact the Professor, who will provide them with an alternative learning programme.
Students with disabilities and / or with DSA are asked to consult the University Services on the page
https://lettere.unipg.it/home/disabilita-e-dsa; Students can also get in touch with the responsible contact person (Prof.ssa Alessandra Di Pilla: alessandra.dipilla@unipg.it).
To contact the Professor, write to: roberto.cristofoli@unipg.it - Learning verification modality
- Beni Culturali (9 cfu):
Final oral examination. The examination lasts about 25 minutes and is aimed at evaluating historical knowledge both general (knowledge of evenemential, geographical, chronological, political, social and cultural contexts) and applied to specific issues.
The answers to the exam questions will determine an evaluation based on the level of content knowledge and contextualization, argumentative and analytical skills, property of language.
Students with disabilities and/or with SLD who, having completed regular accreditation through SOL, have obtained access to University services, can apply for compensatory tools, dispensatory measures and inclusive technologies ensured by law, that have be requested and agreed with the Professor well in advance before the date of the examinations. For general information, consult the page https://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa and contact the Disability and/or SLD Department Coordinator (Prof.ssa Alessandra Di Pilla: alessandra.dipilla@unipg.it).
Lettere curriculum moderno; Filosofia ed Etica delle relazioni; other Cds (6 cfu):
Final oral examination. The examination lasts about 20 minutes and is aimed at evaluating historical knowledge both general (knowledge of evenemential, geographical, chronological, political, social and cultural contexts) and applied to specific issues.
The answers to the exam questions will determine an evaluation based on the level of content knowledge and
contextualization, argumentative and analytical skills, property of language.
Students with disabilities and/or with SLD who, having completed regular accreditation through SOL, have obtained access to University services, can apply for compensatory tools, dispensatory measures and inclusive technologies ensured by law, that have be requested and agreed with the Professor well in advance before the date of the examinations. For general information, consult the page https://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa and contact the Disability and/or SLD Department Coordinator (Prof.ssa Alessandra Di Pilla: alessandra.dipilla@unipg.it).
Lettere curriculum moderno; Filosofia ed Etica delle relazioni; other Cds (12 cfu):
Final oral examination. The examination lasts about 30 minutes and is aimed at evaluating historical knowledge both general (knowledge of evenemential, geographical, chronological, political, social and cultural contexts) and applied to specific issues.
The answers to the exam questions will determine an evaluation based on the level of content knowledge and contextualization, argumentative and analytical skills, property of language.
Students with disabilities and/or with SLD who, having completed regular accreditation through SOL, have obtained access to University services, can apply for compensatory tools, dispensatory measures and inclusive technologies ensured by law, that have be requested and agreed with the Professor well in advance before the date of the examinations. For general information, consult the page https://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa and contact the Disability and/or SLD Department Coordinator (Prof.ssa Alessandra Di Pilla: alessandra.dipilla@unipg.it). - Extended program
- Beni Culturali (9 cfu):
Comprehensive exposition (lectures + handbook) of the origins of the Rome, of the regal period of ancient Rome, of the Roman Republic, and of the Principate from Augustus until Marcus Aurelius (included). The remaining part of the Roman history, from Commodus until the fall of the Western Roman Empire (476 AD), has to be studied in the chosen handbook.
Lettere curriculum moderno; Filosofia ed Etica delle relazioni; other Cds (6 cfu):
Comprehensive exposition (lectures + handbook) of the origins of the Rome, of the regal period of ancient Rome, and of the Roman Republic, up to the establishment of the Principate with the analysis of Augustus’ reforms included.
Lettere curriculum moderno; Filosofia ed Etica delle relazioni; other Cds (12 cfu):
Comprehensive exposition ((lectures + handbook) of the origins of the Rome, of the regal period of ancient Rome, of the Roman Republic, and of the Principate from Augustus until Marcus Aurelius (included). The remaining part of the Roman history, from Commodus until the fall of the Western Roman Empire (476 AD), has to be studied in the chosen handbook.
Monographic part (18 hours of lectures) devoted to Caligula’s life and Principate, framed in the context of political competition and of gradual definition of the structures peculiar to a new and still young political institution; the lectures will concentrate also on significant passages of the main sources, with careful observation of the methods through which the ancient historiographers and biographers discredited this emperor. - Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile
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