ANCIENT TOPOGRAPHY
TOPOGRAFIA ANTICA
| A.Y. | Credits |
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| 2022/2023 | 6 |
| Lecturer | Office hours for students | |
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| Oscar Mei | By appointment and after the lessons |
Assigned to the Degree Course
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Learning Objectives
The course aims to provide the student with an exhaustive overview of research methodologies on the topography of the classical world. Through the analysis of specific issues, in particular relating to the mid-Adriatic territory and the provinces of North Africa, the student will be able to reach an understanding of the main aspects of the ancient landscape, recognizing its fundamental characteristics and studying the relationship between anthropization and the natural environment. The ancient landscape will also be interpreted with the help of literary sources (for example the texts of the gromatics, Columella, Varrone, Vitruvius) and other available sources (archaeological, epigraphic, cartographic, numismatic). Particular attention will be paid to the birth and development of both Greek and Roman settlements, agricultural divisions, water regimes and road and infrastructural systems.
Program
The course provides a general framework on the topography of the landscape of classical antiquity, both Greek and Roman, which will be followed by in-depth studies on the various areas, in particular relating to the Middle Adriatic and North Africa, analyzing their main characteristics.
Course topics:
Learning Achievements (Dublin Descriptors)
The student will be evaluated according to the following learning outcomes:
1. Knowledge of the main problems related to the Topography of Ancient Classical World and understanding of the various phases of the history of the landscape of the Greek and Roman age.
2. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding in the context of the discipline.
3. Acquisition of critical skills and independent judgment in relation to the issues addressed during the course; ability to synthesize and scientifically interpret archaeological and topographical data.
4. Communication skills and use of a language appropriate to the characteristics of the subject.
5. Learning skills aimed at acquiring the bases for any future knowledge in the historical-artistic and archaeological field.
Teaching Material
The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it
Supporting Activities
Undergraduates will have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge taking part in excavation and restoration campaigns both in the Archaeological Park of Forum Sempronii.
Teaching, Attendance, Course Books and Assessment
- Teaching
Frontal lessons.
- Attendance
Attending students are required to attend classes regularly (no less than 2/3 of the total number of hours)
- Course books
Reference text:
Quilici L., Quilici Gigli S., Introduzione alla Topografia Antica, Il Mulino 2004.
M. Luni, La Via Flaminia e la Gola del Furlo, Pesaro 2014.
In-depth texts:
Greco E., Torelli M., Storia dell'urbanistica. Il mondo greco, Roma-Bari, 1983.
Gros P., Torelli M., Storia dell'urbanistica. Il mondo romano, Roma - Bari: Laterza, 1992.
Further bibliography will be provided during the lessons.
The course texts will be available at the archaeological library (Palazzo Albani, Via del Balestriere 2).
- Assessment
Deepening essay.
Oral examination.
The exam will have an evaluation on a scale from 18 to 30 and shall comprise the presentation of the essay assigned to each student and several follow-up questions on the topics of the course. The acquisition by the student of critical abilities and autonomy of judgment with regard to the issues of the course and also the use of an appropriate speech to the characteristics of the subject will be verified. The student will also have to demonstrate his understanding of the main notions of topography of classical world.
Evaluations of excellence: excellent critical and in-depth skills; ability to orientate himself within the discipline and to establish links between the main issues addressed during the course; use of an appropriate language.
Good evaluations: good critical and in-depth skills; ability to establish links between the main issues addressed during the course; use of an appropriate language.
Sufficient evaluations: achievement of a basic knowledge of the topic of the course and of the main problems inherent to the discipline; use of a language that is not completely appropriate.
Negative assessments: lack of basic knowledge of the discipline, training gaps; use of an inappropriate language.
- Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.
To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.
Additional Information for Non-Attending Students
- Teaching
Non-attending students are required to contact the professor to discuss the exam program.
- Course books
Reference text:
Quilici L., Quilici Gigli S., Introduzione alla Topografia Antica, Il Mulino 2004.
M. Luni, La Via Flaminia e la Gola del Furlo, Pesaro 2014.
In-depth texts:
Greco E., Torelli M., Storia dell'urbanistica. Il mondo greco, Roma-Bari, 1983.
Gros P., Torelli M., Storia dell'urbanistica. Il mondo romano, Roma - Bari: Laterza, 1992.
Further bibliography will be provided during the lessons.
The course texts will be available at the archaeological library (Palazzo Albani, Via del Balestriere 2).
- Assessment
Deepening essay.
Oral examination.
The exam will have an evaluation on a scale from 18 to 30 and shall comprise the presentation of the essay assigned to each student and several follow-up questions on the topics of the course. The acquisition by the student of critical abilities and autonomy of judgment with regard to the issues of the course and also the use of an appropriate speech to the characteristics of the subject will be verified. The student will also have to demonstrate his understanding of the main n.
otions of topography of classical world.
Evaluations of excellence: excellent critical and in-depth skills; ability to orientate himself within the discipline and to establish links between the main issues addressed during the course; use of an appropriate language.
Good evaluations: good critical and in-depth skills; ability to establish links between the main issues addressed during the course; use of an appropriate language.
Sufficient evaluations: achievement of a basic knowledge of the topic of the course and of the main problems inherent to the discipline; use of a language that is not completely appropriate.
Negative assessments: lack of basic knowledge of the discipline, training gaps; use of an inappropriate language.
- Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.
To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.
Notes
Contact:
Office: Palazzo Albani, via del Balestriere 2 - Urbino.
Phone: 0722 303766
email: oscar.mei@uniurb.it
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