Since Gibbon’s publication of "The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire", discourse on the later Roman Empire, and the era that followed, has been dominated by narratives of deterioration and decay. Yet while the western Roman empire ceased to exist as a political entity after the late fifth century, new successor kingdoms emerged in its place with their own understanding of the Roman legacy. This was also the period which saw the emergence of Christianity as a state religion, prompting major new ecclesiastical building projects, the foundation of new communities, and the rise of charismatic religious figures. This examination of Late Antiquity reveals a vibrant, innovative confluence of political, literary, and artistic cultures.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- read sources from Late Antiquity critically;
- research and write about Europe during Late Antiquity and the early Middle Ages;
- construct and criticise arguments, and effectively present material orally and in writing;
- understand the ways other societies differ from our own; and
- understand the ways in which Roman practices passed into European culture.
Indicative Assessment
- Progress Quiz (5) [LO 1,4,5]
- Tutorial participation (10) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Tutorial presentation (10) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Tutorial paper (35) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- 2-hour examination (40) [LO 1,3,4,5]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 32 hours of contact over 11 weeks: 22 hours of lectures and 10 hours of tutorials; b) 98 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
To be announced by lecturer via Wattle.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 units
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $3840 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $4980 |
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7554 | 25 Jul 2022 | 01 Aug 2022 | 31 Aug 2022 | 28 Oct 2022 | In Person | View |