CLAS 2206 Roman History
A study of the social, political and cultural history of ancient Rome from its foundation by Romulus to the rise of Constantine and late antiquity. The course will focus on the development of Roman social and political institutions, the Roman conquest of the Mediterranean, the evolution of Roman identity, and the rise and spread of Christianity. Emphasis will be on the study of the ancient sources: literary, historiographic, archaeological and epigraphic.
Course overview
- Department
- Classical Studies
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Both
- Offered
- Every Fall
Catalog details
- Satisfies core
- History I
Requirements fulfilled
- Classics: Electives (five courses, 15 credits minimum): any Classical Studies course, or approved electives from other departments (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Classics: Foundational courses (two courses, 6 credits minimum): Classical Mythology, Greek Civilization, Greek History, Roman History, or City of Rome (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Latin: II. One course on Roman culture: City of Rome (CLAS2262) or Roman History (CLAS2206) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Latin: III. One elective: either Latin (intermediate or above) or a course on Roman civilization (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- University Core: History I (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.04 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.12 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 2
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | Kendra Eshleman | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 32 of 40 |
| Fall 2022 | Kendra Eshleman | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 34 of 40 |