DSMgrA06 Everyday Life in Ancient Rome

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2021

The course is not taught in Spring 2021

Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Markéta Melounová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Jarmila Bednaříková, CSc.
Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Erlebachová
Supplier department: Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites
At least basic knowledge of Roman political history. At least basic knowledge of Latin is welcome.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 18 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce students into various aspects of everyday life in the Roman Republic and the Empire.
The student will learn to use and translate terms relating to various areas of Roman private life properly.
Learning outcomes
After the completion of the course the student will be
- provided with thorough knowledge of the Roman way of life, which will help him/her to better understand the development of Roman history and thought
- able to critically evaluate, how accurately Roman realia have been employed in works of literature, fine arts or in a film
Syllabus
  • 1) Sources and literature; the importance of research in the area destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 for learning about Roman private life
  • 2) Housing I - city (private house and its decoration; insulae)
  • 3) Housing II - countryside (villa rustica, villa urbana, gardens; house facilities)
  • 4) Agriculture (historical development, growing plants, animal breeding)
  • 5) Eating (food, drinks), banquets and entertainment
  • 6) Crafts, commerce, trade associations, shopping (markets, retaurants)
  • 7) Clothing, shoes; fabrics, cosmetics, hairstyles
  • 8) Daily rhythm (counting time, daily activities), hygiene (baths, body care, toilets, sewerage and aqueducts, disposing of rubbish)
  • 9) Calendar, games, festivals
  • 10) Transport, communication (carriages; letters, writing accessories); books and booksellers
  • 11) Excursion
Literature
    recommended literature
  • JOHNSTON, Harold Whetstone. The Private Life of the Romans. Chicago: Scott, Foresman and Company, 1909. Dostupné online: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/40549/40549-h/40549-h.htm
  • KOL. Antický Rím. Bratislava1975.
  • Der Neue Pauly/The New Pauly (on-line, databáze ÚKS)
  • MÜLLER, I,. von. Handbuch der klassischen Altertumswissenschaft. Die römischen Privataltertümer. München 1911.
  • SCULLARD, H. H. Festivals and ceremonies of the Roman Republic. First published. Ithaca, New York: Cornell University Library. 288 stran. ISBN 0801414024. 1981. info
  • CHRIST, Karl. Die Römer : eine Einführung in ihre Geschichte und Zivilisation. 2. Aufl. München: C.H. Beck. 316 s. ISBN 3406302521. 1978. info
  • BURIAN, Jan. Řím : světla a stíny antického velkoměsta. Vyd. 1. Praha: Svoboda. 285 s. 1970. URL info
  • ÜRÖGDI, György. Tak žil starý Řím. Vyd. 1. Praha: Orbis. 258 s. 1968. URL info
  • GROH, V. Starý Řím. Praha, 1931. info
Teaching methods
Familiarization with aforesaid areas through lectures and reading extracts from sources, especially from poetry, drama, private correspondence, satire, ancient novel.
Students will learn to identify and name parts of the house equipment, of garments etc. on pictures.
Assessment methods
Written test that will examine also the knowledge of Latin terminology.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020.
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