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In this course we undertake an investigation into the day to day reality of living in Imperial Rome. We begin with the household, the family its structure and key relationships; before analyzing daily activities and the urban environment. Topics can include travel, housing, fires, floods, occupations, bars, sex, nocturnal lighting and events, baths, aqueducts, toilets and hygiene. What emerges from our analysis are the sights and smells of life in a Roman urban environment, some of which will surprise.
This course investigates the social structure of Roman society; how different societal groups interact, and their respective roles. We then explore the daily life of Romans by looking at such things as occupations, illness and medical practices, birth, marriage, old age, housing and the amenities of the city, among other topics. Through our study we will gain an insight into the realities of Roman life, a topic often ignored in political histories; as well as some understanding of the diversity present in the Roman world.
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Subject to approval of Head of Department
CLAS325
Gary Morrison
Please check the course LEARN page for further details and updates.
Domestic fee $1,937.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Humanities .