A History of Rome - Part 1: The Founding of Rome To Republic (Semester)

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A History of Rome - Part 1: The Founding of Rome To Republic (Semester)

Debbie Sears

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(155)

In this 15-week course students will immerse themselves into the world of the Ancient Romans from its founding to the end of the Republic, about about 27 BCE; learning about their origins, history, culture, politics, society, and more!

Class Experience

DESCRIPTION: In this exciting and in-depth introductory-level online course student will learn about the cultural and political history of Ancient Rome, from the city’s origins in the Iron Age (c. 800 BCE) to the end of the Roman Republic about 27 BCE. Students will have the opportunity to learn about Rome’s beginnings as a small, hilltop settlement and how it began to evolve into a world empire. By the end of the course, students will be familiar with the most important buildings, artistic...

LEARNING GOALS: This course focuses on building student's critical reading and thinking skills through the use of both ancient and modern literature. These skills will be fostered by completing writing journal entires and answering discussion questions

I love Latin and the Greco-Roman world.  I also have many years of experience teaching Ancient History and Latin to a range of ages and skills levels online and in a traditional classroom.  I believe that learning should be a fun and engaging journey!

Homework Offered
Most classes will have assigned reading or a video to watch before class. Each week has its own theme and specific topic.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Assessment offered upon request.
Grades Offered
Grades offered upon request.

All materials will be available to students in the Google classroom.

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:Nearpod
Google Docs

The Romans artistically admired the human form, as result a lot of material culture from ancient Rome contains nudity. Images that contain what might be considered "lewd behavior" will not be included

A Brief History of the Romans by Boatwright
SPQR by Beard
The Roman Festivals of the Period of the Republic by Fowler
Letters Book 4 by Pliny the Younger
Justinus: Epitome of Pompeius Trogus' Philippic Histories Book 43

Available times

Pacific

Table of available sections

Meet the teacher

Debbie Sears

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(155)

Salvete omnes! (Hello everyone!)

My name is Magistra Debbie. 

WELCOME to the Latin and Roman world!  Our 2023-2024 year is underway but it's not too late to take a Beginner Latin class.  Please message me if you have any questions about...