DSBcB50 The Western Roman Africa

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Monika Stříteská, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. PhDr. Jarmila Bednaříková, CSc. (alternate examiner)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. et Mgr. Monika Stříteská, Ph.D.
Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Erlebachová
Supplier department: Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Tue 18:00–19:40 B2.21, except Tue 16. 4.
Prerequisites
A basic orientation in the history of late antiquity is welcome.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
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Course objectives
The course will provide comprehensive information on the development of the western part of North Africa from the beginning to the early Middle Ages (exept the area of Egypt). It will focus on the gradual development of North Africa in pre-Roman times, then in the period of Roman kingdom, republic, principate and dominate up to the 7th century. The course will also outline the economic situation, the gradual development of cities and the growth of Christianity, which was established here relatively early. Religious aspects will then play an important role in the anti-Roman uprisings, where we will focus not only on partial heresies, but also on the social background of the riots.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to: - describe the gradual development of the western part of North Africa in antiquity - explain the importance of the African provinces for ancient Rome - identify key aspects of African anti-Roman revolts - characterize heresies and church councils
Syllabus
  • 1. Introductory lesson, introduction of key terms, authors writing about Africa 2. North Africa in pre-Roman times and during the era of Roman Kingdom until the Punic Wars 3. North Africa during the late republic and early principate 4. Christianity and its development in the context of North Africa 5. Christian heresies and church councils 6. Economic aspects of the development of North Africa 7. Development of North African cities with a view to the present 8. North Africa in Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages 9. Donatism 10. Social rebellion in the context of empire-wide uprisings: circumcelliones, agonistici 11. Firm's and Gildon's Rebellion 12. Constantine the Great and his role in combating heresies 13. Ethnicity, tribes and nations in North Africa
Literature
    required literature
  • AMMIANUS MARCELLINUS. Dějiny římské říše za soumraku antiky. Translated by Josef Češka. 2., přeprac. vyd., (1. vyd. Praha: Arista, 2002, 849 s. ISBN 8086223728. info
  • ČEŠKA, Josef. Římský stát a katolická církev ve IV. století. Vyd. 1. Brno: Univerzita Jana Evangelisty Purkyně v Brně, 1983, 162 s., [1. info
    recommended literature
  • POTTER, D. S. The Roman Empire at bay : AD 180-395. Second edition. London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2014, xxiv, 767. ISBN 9780415840552. info
  • CLAUSS, Manfred. Konstantin Veliký : římský císař mezi pohanstvím a křesťanstvím. Translated by Vlastimil Drbal. Vyd. 1. Praha: Vyšehrad, 2005, 141 s. ISBN 8070217340. info
  • JONES, A. H. M. The later roman empire, 284-602 : a social economic and administrative survey. 1. ed. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1964, vi, S. info
  • ČEŠKA, Josef. Společenské rozpory v pozdní římské říši za vlády Konstantina II. 1962, 462 s. info
Teaching methods
Lectures, class discussion
Assessment methods
one written test, 70% of correct answers is needed to pass
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2023, Spring 2025.
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