Introduction to Roman History

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course will examine the history of the Greco-Roman world from the Bronze Age to the death of Augustus. It is an introductory survey of key concepts, events, and terms, and presents contemporary ways of thinking about the past. It is a two semester course. Aims: To provide an introductory survey of the political and social history of ancient Greece and Rome. To build a sound chronological, geographical, and conceptual framework for understanding the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. To introduce students to a range of ancient source material and scholarly views on ancient Greek and Roman history. To teach fundamental research skills.