Roman Art and Archaeology
The objective of this course is to provide an overview of the culture of ancient Rome beginning about 1000 BCE and ending with the so-called “Fall of Rome”. We will look at some of the key people who played a role in Rome, from the time of the kings through the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire. We will also focus on the city of Rome itself, as well as Rome’s expansion through Italy, the Mediterranean, and beyond.
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Introduction to ‘Roman Art and Archaeology’
Week 2
The Early Romans and Their Ancestors (ca. 1000 - 500 BCE)
Week 3
The Roman Republic’s Rise and Fall (509 - 31 BCE)
Week 4
Augustus and the Early Roman Empire (31 BCE - 1st century CE)
Week 5
Rome at its Zenith (2nd century CE)
Week 6
Crisis and Conclusion (3rd to 7th centuries CE)
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
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When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
I thoroughly enjoyed working my way through the centuries of Roman architecture and concentrating on key illustrative buildings. A well designed course - thanks!
Really enjoyed this course. Especially enjoyed the numerous guest interviews that covered many different areas of the Classics field. The addition of the professor's dog was a little odd.
I loved this class but the only reason I have to give it four stars is the over amount of peer review assignments that are extensive. Otherwise it's great but be prepared to work :)
Fantastic course, both interesting and informative. Writing weekly essays was interesting, and peer grading was challenging. Overall, I greatly enjoyed this course!
