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This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of everyday life in the Roman Empire during the first two centuries AD, with a specific focus on the decentralized administration, the coexistence of Greek and Roman elements, and the fact of other national groups and multicultural influences and within the empire.
What will we cover?
The Roman Empire and Its Multinational Character
Multiculturalism and Ethnic Diversity
Social Hierarchies and Class Structure
Family Life and Household Dynamics
Urban Life across the Empire
Rural Life and Agricultural Practices
Religion and Religious Practices
Cuisine and Food Culture
Clothing, Fashion, and Adornment
Entertainment and Leisure Activities
Economy, Trade, and Commerce
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
give some information around how people lived in the early centuries of the Roman Empire.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course is open to everyone and does not assume any previous knowledge on the topic. As the course is taught in English, please read the outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support with your English skills to help you take part fully in this class.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
A series of illustrated online lectures with opportunities to ask questions. No preparation work needed.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Bring writing material to take notes. A reading list will be provided by the tutor for those who would like to delve more into the topic, but no book purchase is necessary.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Other civilisation courses about ancient Rome or other parts of the ancient world.
Sean has been teaching Greek, Latin, and History for over thirty-five years. He has taught in England, America, Europe, and Asia, working with students of all ages and backgrounds. Despite all this, he remains as captivated by the Ancient World as when, aged seven, he first stumbled across a retelling of the Iliad and Odyssey. Alongside his teaching, he has published over forty books, including translations, textbooks, and historical fiction. He is, by general agreement, a rather good second-rate novelist — which is not a bad thing to be.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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