Course Description: Greece and Rome

1. Institution: College of Arts / Imam Jaafar Al-Sadiq University (Peace Be Upon Him)

2. Department / Center: History Department

3. Course Name / Code:  Greece & Romans 109H GRH

4. Attendance: Mandatory

5. Semester / Year: Annual

6. Total Credit Hours: 120

7. Date of Preparation: 10/17/2022

8. Course Objectives:

  • To develop academic education in the university and college in accordance with the quality standards in higher education that enable universities to produce outputs that are integrated into the labor market and capable of production.
  • To introduce first-year students to an important era in ancient world history, namely the Greek and Roman civilizations, which are the cornerstone of modern European civilization.
  • To identify the most important military figures in ancient Greek history who controlled most parts of the ancient world, namely (Alexander the Great) and to study his military campaigns.
  • To learn about the history of Rome and the stages of its political system from the monarchy to the republic to the imperial era and the domination of the ancient world.

9. Learning Outcomes:

A. Cognitive Objectives:

  • A1- To identify an important era in ancient world history, namely the Greek and Roman civilizations, and the extent of their influence and impact on ancient world civilizations.
  • A2- To draw students' attention to the study of the lives and experiences of peoples and civilizations.
  • A3- To prepare students for an advanced academic level through research and scientific reports.
  • A4- To help students assimilate as much as possible from the prescribed curriculum.
  • A5- To prepare students mentally and intellectually to receive the study material.
  • A6- Knowledge and understanding.

B. Skills Objectives:

  • B1- To use oral questions to clarify the vocabulary of the material.
  • B2- To acquire the maximum amount of knowledge about the material.
  • B3- The ability to participate in group work and dialogue.
  • B4- To know the concepts and terminology related to the material.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

  • Lectures
  • Assigning students to prepare research papers
  • Student participation in lectures and discussions

Assessment Methods:

  • Oral exam (dialogue, discussion)
  • Written exam
  • Homework assigned to the student
  • Scientific research and report

C. Affective and Value Objectives:

  • C1- The ability to describe the prescribed material.
  • C2- Testing the student's ability to memorize, understand the material, and answer correctly.
  • C3- Weekly assessment of the student.
  • C4- Testing the student's mind with the semester exams.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

  • The same method followed in the paragraph above

Assessment Methods:

  • The same method followed in the paragraph above

D. General and Transferable Skills:

  • D1- Classroom management skills.
  • D2- Planning for teaching and encouraging students to read external sources as references for the Philosophy of History course other than the reference book used in the classroom.
  • D3- Encouraging students to discuss and ask questions.
  • D4- Assessment and differentiation skills (individual differences) between students according to their academic abilities and mental skills.

10. Course Structure:

Week

Hours

Learning Outcomes

Unit/Topic

Teaching Method

Assessment Method

1-2

2

History of the Romans, Sources for Studying Roman History, Geography of Italy

Romans

Lecture

Monthly exam and reports

3

2

Roman Tribes and the Rise of Rome

Romans

Lecture

Monthly exam and reports

4-5

2

Roman Systems of Government, Monarchy, Republic

Romans

Lecture

Monthly exam and reports

6-9

2

The Imperial Era, Prominent Emperors and Their Achievements

Romans

Lecture

Monthly exam and reports

10

2

Roman Legislation and Laws

Romans

Lecture

Monthly exam and reports

11

2

Rome's External Relations with the East, Persia

Romans

Lecture

Monthly exam and reports

12

2

The Roman-Carthaginian Wars (The Three Punic Wars)

Romans

Lecture

Monthly exam and reports

Remaining Weeks 13-15

2

Exams for students

Romans

Exams

Monthly exam and reports

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11. Infrastructure:

1. Required Textbooks:

  • Title: Greece and Rome: A Study in History and Civilization
  • Authors: Adel Najm Abo and Abdul Moneim Rashid