Romanisation: Interaction, Conquest and Change in Late Roman and Iron Age Dacia
| Module title | Romanisation: Interaction, Conquest and Change in Late Roman and Iron Age Dacia |
|---|---|
| Module code | ARC3404 |
| Academic year | 2021/2 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Professor Ioana Oltean (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 10 |
|---|
Module description
The case study used throughout will be the area of Dacia on the Lower Danube which, as the only province to be conquered through warfare in the second century AD, offers a unique opportunity to assess that impact on neighbouring cultures and on conquered territories when Rome was at the height of her power. Through extensive comparison with provinces conquered previously, the module will also address the changing character of the Roman approach to conquest and administration.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The module aims to develop understanding of the impact of Roman civilisation on native cultures as an Empire-wide, changing phenomenon.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Show critical awareness of the importance of context in interpreting social evolution
- 2. Understand the concept of Romanisation as a process of cultural interaction and acculturation
- 3. Show knowledge of the archaeology of Iron Age and Roman Dacia (main sites, current
- 4. Demonstrate familiarity with the biases which apply to archaeological data and their effect on
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. Research a topic guided by a reading list and using their own initiative, to understand, interpret
- 6. Ability to synthesise and evaluate terms, concepts and examples
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. Participate in open discussion; express opinions based on reading; respond to comments
Syllabus plan
Whilst the content may vary from year to year, it is envisioned that it will cover some or all of the following topics:
- Introduction to Romanisation; The Northern Thracians: the Dacians and the Getae
- Settlement pattern and economy
- Religion and spiritual life
- Dacia and the Mediterranean cultures; Dacia and the European Iron Age
- The Roman conquest and the organisation and development of the Roman province
- Military presence
- Settlement pattern: and urbanisation and the countryside (villas and villages)
- Economy and religion
- Society: colonists and natives
- The end of Roman Dacia
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | 131 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching | 16 | 8 x 2 hour lectures |
| Scheduled learning and teaching | 2 | 2 x 1 hour seminars |
| Scheduled learning and teaching | 1 | 1 x essay tutorial |
| Guided independent study | 131 | Independent studying time |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 50 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 50 | 2000 words | Mark and written feedback | |
| Examination | 50 | 1 hour | Provided on request |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Coursework | Referral/Deferral period | |
| Examination | Examination | Referral/Deferral period |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- Hanson, W.S. and Haynes, I.P. (eds) 2004 Roman Dacia: the making of a provincial society, JRA Supplementary Series 56, Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
- Lica, V. 2000 The Coming of Romein the Dacian World, Konstanz
- MacKendrick, P. 1975 The Dacian stones speak, Chapel Hill
- Oltean, I.A. 2007, Dacia. Landscape, Colonisation, Romanization, Routledge, London, New York
- Wells, P.S. 1999 The Barbarians speak: how the conquered peoples shaped Roman Europe, Princeton
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | Not to have taken ARC2404: Romanization: Interaction, Conquest and Change in Late Roman and Iron Age Dacia |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 6 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | March 2012 |
| Last revision date | 11/01/2019 |
