Antiquity and Roman Studies
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide a preparation as to the political institutions of Rome (such as powers and competencies of the magistrates, of the assemblies and of the senate; powers and role of the emperor), to explore in detail various aspects of the administrative structures of the Roman state as well as of the cities of the Empire and to outline traditions and habits of the Roman daily life.
Expected learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course students are expected to understand the institutional and administrative structures of the Roman state, the Roman habits and traditions and their mutual connections with political, economic and social facts of the Roman world.
They will also be able to present and discuss specific cases and examples by means of appropriate historical and methodological instruments and by employing adequate vocabulary.
They will also be able to present and discuss specific cases and examples by means of appropriate historical and methodological instruments and by employing adequate vocabulary.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Training activities for academic year 2021/2022, will be delivered in presence and on line
Course syllabus
The political institutions of Rome and the administration of the cities in the Republican and Imperial periods (60 hours; 9 cfu)
Part A (20 hours / 3 CFU): The Political Institutions of the Rome in the republican age
Part B (20 hours / 3 CFU): Institutions and administration in the Imperial age
Part C (20 hours /3 CFU): The administration of cities of Roman Italy during the Republic and the Empire
The course is organized into three Units. Unit A will be devoted to the study of the political institutions of Rome.
Special attention will be paid to the competences and prerogatives of magistrates, of the popular assemblies and of the senate in the Republican age. Eventually, an excursus on Augustus' prerogatives will serve as an introduction to Unit B.
Unit B will be devoted to the study of the institutional, administrative and political transformations that regarded Rome during the principate.
Unit C will delve into the administrative and political life of cities from Roman Italy with a special attention for the analysis of municipal charters and local senates' decrees.
International or Erasmus incoming students are kindly requested to contact the teacher of the course. Also students with disabilities should contact the teacher of the course, in order to discuss alternative examination methods, in agreement with the competent Office.
Part A (20 hours / 3 CFU): The Political Institutions of the Rome in the republican age
Part B (20 hours / 3 CFU): Institutions and administration in the Imperial age
Part C (20 hours /3 CFU): The administration of cities of Roman Italy during the Republic and the Empire
The course is organized into three Units. Unit A will be devoted to the study of the political institutions of Rome.
Special attention will be paid to the competences and prerogatives of magistrates, of the popular assemblies and of the senate in the Republican age. Eventually, an excursus on Augustus' prerogatives will serve as an introduction to Unit B.
Unit B will be devoted to the study of the institutional, administrative and political transformations that regarded Rome during the principate.
Unit C will delve into the administrative and political life of cities from Roman Italy with a special attention for the analysis of municipal charters and local senates' decrees.
International or Erasmus incoming students are kindly requested to contact the teacher of the course. Also students with disabilities should contact the teacher of the course, in order to discuss alternative examination methods, in agreement with the competent Office.
Prerequisites for admission
No prerequisites for admission
Teaching methods
The course, which will be offered in a lecture format, will focus on the analysis of ancient sources that will help students to better comprehend the institutional foundations of Rome. Thanks to the analysis of epigraphic texts and excerpts from the literary tradition, it will be possible to explore both political-institutional and administrative issues of the imperial period Students are strongly encouraged to ask questions and to convey their own observations on the themes under examination.
Teaching Resources
Bibliographical references for attending students:
Part A
1) Handbook:
For BA students:
G. Poma, Le istituzioni politiche del mondo romano, Il Mulino.
For MA students:
1) M. Pani- E. Todisco, Società e Istituzioni di Roma antica, Carocci.
2) Lesson notes
Part B
1) D. Faoro (ed.), L'amministrazione dell'Italia romana dal I a.C.-III d.C., Le Monnier.
2) Lesson notes
Part C
1) U. Laffi, Colonie e municipi nello Stato romano, Edizioni di Storia e Letteratura
2) Lesson notes
Bibliographical indications for non-attending students:
Unit A
1) Handbook:
For BA students:
G. Poma, Le istituzioni politiche del mondo romano, il Mulino
For MA students:
U. Vincenti, La costituzione di Roma antica, Laterza
2) L. Fezzi, Modelli politici di Roma antica, Carocci
Unit B
1) D. Faoro (ed.), L'amministrazione dell'Italia romana dal I a.C. - III d.C., Le Monnier.
2) E. Lo Cascio (ed.), Roma imperiale. Una metropoli antica, Carocci (capp. 1-4).
Unit C
1) U. Laffi, Colonie e municipi nello Stato romano, Edizioni di Storia e Letteratura
2) M. Pani, Augusto e il principato, Il Mulino
Part A
1) Handbook:
For BA students:
G. Poma, Le istituzioni politiche del mondo romano, Il Mulino.
For MA students:
1) M. Pani- E. Todisco, Società e Istituzioni di Roma antica, Carocci.
2) Lesson notes
Part B
1) D. Faoro (ed.), L'amministrazione dell'Italia romana dal I a.C.-III d.C., Le Monnier.
2) Lesson notes
Part C
1) U. Laffi, Colonie e municipi nello Stato romano, Edizioni di Storia e Letteratura
2) Lesson notes
Bibliographical indications for non-attending students:
Unit A
1) Handbook:
For BA students:
G. Poma, Le istituzioni politiche del mondo romano, il Mulino
For MA students:
U. Vincenti, La costituzione di Roma antica, Laterza
2) L. Fezzi, Modelli politici di Roma antica, Carocci
Unit B
1) D. Faoro (ed.), L'amministrazione dell'Italia romana dal I a.C. - III d.C., Le Monnier.
2) E. Lo Cascio (ed.), Roma imperiale. Una metropoli antica, Carocci (capp. 1-4).
Unit C
1) U. Laffi, Colonie e municipi nello Stato romano, Edizioni di Storia e Letteratura
2) M. Pani, Augusto e il principato, Il Mulino
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final test will consist in an oral examination, in which students will be assessed as to the detailed knowledge of the topics treated during the course and in the suggested bibliography. Non-attending students are expected to show detailed knowledge of the topics treated in the proposed bibliography
Unita' didattica A
L-ANT/03 - ROMAN HISTORY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
L-ANT/03 - ROMAN HISTORY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
L-ANT/03 - ROMAN HISTORY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)