Nov 14, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22

HIST 3292 - Ancient Rome


Begins with the Etruscans and the origins of Rome, continuing through the Roman Republic and Empire. Topics include Rome’s military success, civil wars and political transformations, as well as religion, culture and daily life. Assignments are based on primary sources, including historical, literary and documentary texts as well as archaeological discoveries.

Requisites: Soph or Jr or Sr
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be critical readers of both primary and secondary sources, and will use both types of evidence in their written work.
  • Students will be able to synthesize primary and secondary source materials in either an original research project or in a creative project.
  • Students will improve their ability to make historical observations and arguments in written work.
  • Students’ work will reflect an understanding of the events and culture of the historical topics examined in class.


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