Course Description
Special topics in the civilization of Greece and Rome. Topics will vary as demand requires.
Athena Title
Selected Topics in Ancient Civ
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in CLAS 4300, CLAS 6300
Non-Traditional Format
This version of the course will be taught as writing intensive, which means that the course will include substantial and ongoing writing assignments that a) relate clearly to course learning; b)teach the communication values of a discipline—for example, its practices of argument, evidence, credibility, and format; and c)prepare students for further writing in their academic work, in graduate school, and in professional life. The written assignments will result in a significant and diverse body of written work (the equivalent of 6000 words or 25 pages) and the instructor (and/or the teaching assistant assigned to the course)will be closely involved in student writing, providing opportunities for feedback, and substantive revision.
Prerequisite
CLAS 1000 or CLAS 1000E or CLAS 1000H or CLAS 1010 or CLAS 1010E or CLAS 1010H or CLAS 1020 or CLAS 1020E or CLAS 1020H or CLAS 3000 or CLAS 3010 or CLAS(ANTH) 3015 or CLAS(ANTH) 3015E or CLAS 3030 or CLAS 3040 or CLAS3050 or permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1. GENERAL (ADMINISTRATIVE) A. TO PROVIDE STUDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE IN SIGNIFICANT DEPTH A SPECIAL TOPIC NOT COVERED BY OTHER DEPARTMENTAL COURSES. B. TO PERMIT STUDENTS TO COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CLAS, LATN, OR GREK MAJORS IN A TIMELY FASHION WHEN REGULAR COURSE OFFERINGS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. 2. SPECIFIC (ILLUSTRATIVE OF EXAMPLE OUTLINED BELOW) A. STUDENTS WILL DISCERN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ROMAN MILITARY STRUCTURE OVER A CA. 1,000 YEAR PERIOD. B. STUDENTS WILL RECOGNIZE THE ARMY'S ROLE IN ROMAN SOCIETY AND POLITICS. C. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE BY WRITTEN EXAMS AND: There will be a number of smaller "low-stakes" writing assignments as well as one major writing assignment for this course, depending on specific topic. The "low-stakes" assignments will depend on the specific special topics. A research paper (including a prospectus, bibliography, abstract, and first draft, each of which will be read and commented on by the professor and WIP TA). This is a high- stakes assignment, with four due dates: one for prospectus, one for bibliography, etc. The final draft is due near the end of the semester.
Topical Outline
THE ROMAN ARMY I. ORIGINS OF THE ROMAN ARMY II. THE ARMY OF THE REGAL PERIOD AND THE SERVIAN REFORMS III. THE MANIPULAR ARMY OF THE ROMAN REPUBLIC IV. THE MARIAN REFORMS V. THE ARMY OF CAESAR A. ORGANIZATION B. INFANTRY AND INFANTRY TACTICS C. CAVALRY AND CAVALRY TACTICS D. ARTILLERY VI. THE ROMAN IMPERIAL ARMY, 27 B.C. - A.D. 284 A. RECRUITMENT, SERVICE, AND RETIREMENT B. RANK STRUCTURE C. PEACETIME ACTIVITIES D. SOCIAL AND POLITICAL STATUS OF ROMAN SOLDIERS VII. THE PRAETORIAN GUARD VIII. THE ROMAN NAVY IX. THE REFORMS OF DIOCLETIAN