AP/HIST3145 3.0 A: Roman Britain
Offered by: HIST
(Cross-listed to: AP/CLST3145 3.0A )
Session
Fall 2024
Term
F
Format
LECT
Instructor
Calendar Description / Prerequisite / Co-Requisite
This course studies the history of Roman Britain from Julius Caesars invasions of Britain in 55 and 54 BC until the end of Roman rule in the 5th century AD.
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This course studies the history of Britannia (Britain), one of the most distinctive provinces of the Roman Empire, from Julius Caesar’s brief invasions in 55 and 54 BC until the end of Roman rule in the 5th century AD. The course combines a narrative history with thematic topics. A range of source material will be studied, including literary texts, inscriptions, preserved wooden writing tablets, coins, and archaeological remains. Episodes of the popular archaeology TV series Time Team will be used to illustrate the nature of archaeological work on Roman sites in Britain. Three overarching themes are: (1) the use of new archaeological evidence and techniques to rewrite the history of Roman Britain; (2) the tension between native British acceptance of and resistance to Roman rule; (3) the extent to which Britain was ‘Romanized.’ Attention will be paid both to Britain as a province of the Roman Empire and to its distinctive features. Topics to be covered: Celtic Britain and earlier contacts with the Mediterranean world; Julius Caesar; Claudius’ invasion of AD 43 and the Roman conquest of Britain; the revolt of Boudica and the consolidation of Roman rule; Hadrian’s Wall; the Roman government of Britain; urban life; the economy of Roman Britain; rural villas and the countryside; Romano-British society; religion; the end of Roman Britain.
*TENTATIVE*
G. de la Bédoyère, Roman Britain: A New History (2nd ed.)
S. Ireland, Roman Britain: A Sourcebook (3rd. ed.)
*TENTATIVE Grade Breakdown*
Essay 1: 25%; Essay 2: 35%; Exam: 30%; participation: 10%
Twelve three-hour classes.
Students will be able to demonstrate:
- a sound knowledge of key names, dates, and concepts relating to Roman Britain.
- a good general knowledge of the history of Roman Britain.
- familiarity with various kinds of historical source material used in the study of Roman Britain.
- Academic Honesty
- Student Rights and Responsibilities
- Religious Observance
- Grading Scheme and Feedback
- 20% Rule
No examinations or tests collectively worth more than 20% of the final grade in a course will be given during the final 14 calendar days of classes in a term. The exceptions to the rule are classes which regularly meet Friday evenings or on Saturday and/or Sunday at any time, and courses offered in the compressed summer terms. - Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
