We will also examine how the characteristic institutions of Roman life emerged, and how they shaped the lives both of the elites and of the common people. We will rely on text books, and several primary sources, translations of significant works of Latin literature, as well as inscriptions and the archaeological remains and artistic monuments of Rome which will help us to understand how the Romans saw themselves and their world. Attendance and participation in class is expected for this class. You should read the material and come to class prepared to discuss it. You will also be expected to do one presentation on a Roman art object or monument, in order to enrich the class's exposure to the archaeology and artistic heritage of Rome.
Graduate students are responsible for all of the work assigned to undergraduates.
The final paper that the Graduate students turn in will be 10 pages long, and will involve a comparative evaluation of multiple ancient sources, as well as some investigation of recent research on the topic. Marcel Le Glay, Jean-Louis Voisin, Yann Le Bohec. Blackwell Publishers, 1996. Viking Penguin, June 1972. The Rise of the Roman Empire.