Political Power in the Roman Republic

HI220S

The course gives a thorough introduction to the factors that influenced political decisions in the Roman Republic, giving most attention to the period from about 150 until 49 B.C. This includes knowledge of material and cultural conditions amongst all strata of the Roman populace, and a good understanding of the mechanisms at work in the political processes. The starting point is a debate in the professional literature regarding the degree of democracy in that society. Students should be able to discuss this question independently.

General study competence or practical competence according to current regulations.

On successful completion of the course:

Knowledge

Students should have acquired knowledge of the political system of the Roman Republic from its foundation until its collapse in the first century B.C., and know the different positions taken in the current professional debate regarding the distribution of political power in that society.

Abilities

Students should be able to understand and consider the arguments of professional historians concerning the political systems and political culture of a pre-modern society.

General competence

Students should be able to access advanced research literature and take an independent position on complex academic questions.

None other than semester fee and syllabus literature.

Elective

Session- based attendance on campus. Three sessions lasting about 10 hours each. Students will in addition receive individual comments on the work they present in connection with the assessment of their portfolios.

Annual evaluations which are included in the university´s quality assurance system.

This is an advanced course (200-course). It is an advantage to have taken as many basic courses (100-courses) as possible in history or other social sciences. The syllabus in English.

Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:

HI220NS - Political power in the roman republic - 10 credits