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The Roman Countryside (ANCW40018)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Email: gijs.tol@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject provides a wide-ranging overview of both overall trends and regional differences in Roman rural occupation and economy between the Archaic period and Late Antiquity. Primarily based on archaeological data, students will be introduced to the key topics in the field, including different forms of rural settlement (villas, farms, villages), the agricultural and non-agricultural economy, Roman colonization and the role of infrastructure. Although the main focus will be on the Italian peninsula, attention will also be drawn to developments in the Roman provinces.
This subject is for students admitted to fourth-year Honours or Graduate Diploma (Advanced) in Ancient World Studies or Classics; or admission to Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, or Graduate Certificate (Advanced) in Classical Studies and Archaeology; or, permission of the subject coordinator.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- Possess knowledge on the main methods to study the Roman countryside
- Possess an understanding of the complexity and regional diversity of Roman rural occupation and the rural economy
- Understand the main theories and debates in the field and be able to assess their strengths and weaknesses
Generic skills
- be skilled in critical thinking and analysis.
- possess effective written communication skills.
- have an understanding of social, ethical and cultural context.
- develop the ability to plan one’s own work
Last updated: 29 October 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 29 October 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A final paper
| During the examination period | 80% |
An oral presentation on the topic of the final paper, due during tutorials
| From Week 6 to Week 9 | 10% |
Class participation | Throughout the semester | 10% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. After five working days late assessment will not be marked. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 29 October 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Gijs Tol Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours -1 x 2 hour seminar per week for 12 weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Email: gijs.tol@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 29 October 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Stephen L. Dyson. The Roman Countryside (Bristol Classical Press, 2003)
Other subject readings will be available online
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Ancient World Studies Specialisation (formal) Classical Studies and Archaeology Specialisation (formal) Classical Studies and Archaeology Specialisation (formal) Ancient World Studies Specialisation (formal) Classics - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 29 October 2023