The Roman Empire: introducing some key terms
Offered By: The Open University via OpenLearn
Course Description
Overview
This free course, The Roman Empire: Introducing some key terms, will define basic concepts and terms that are essential for an understanding of the culture and identity of the Roman Empire. Terms such as 'Roman Empire' and 'imperium' will be introduced in the context of the formation and expansion of the empire, and the course will provide you with the background for further study of the Roman Empire.
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Learning outcomes
- 1 Preliminary exercise
- 1 Preliminary exercise
- 2 Defining terms
- 2 Defining terms
- 2.1 ‘Roman Empire’
- 2.2 Imperium as power: Augustus and the beginning of the empire
- 2.3 Acquiring territory
- 2.4 ‘Culture, identity and power’
- Conclusion
- Keep on learning
- References
- Acknowledgements
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