While architectural developments in Rome, Pompeii, and Central Italy are highlighted, the course also provides a survey of sites and structures in what are now North Italy, Sicily, France, Spain, Germany, Greece, Turkey, Croatia, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, and North Africa.
Some of the learning materials have been adapted from the Roman Architecture course recorded for Open Yale Courses; others are new. The lectures are illustrated with over 1,500 images, many from the course leaders personal collection.
Course Syllabus starts 2nd February 2015
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Week 1
Material available at 6 AM EST, Monday, February 2
- Introduction to Roman Architecture
- It Takes a City: The Founding of Rome and the Beginnings of Urbanism in Italy
Week 2
Material available at 6 AM EST, Monday, February 9
- Technology and Revolution in Roman Architecture
- Civic Life Interrupted; Nightmare and Destiny on August 24, A.D. 79
- Writing Assignment 1: Does New Technology Lead to Innovation or Innovation to New Technology? (250 words, due by 11:30 PM EST on Monday, February 16)
Week 3
Material available at 6 AM EST, Monday, February 16
- Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous: Houses and Villas at Pompeii
- Habitats at Herculaneum and Early Roman Interior Decoration
- Writing Assignment 1: Peer-Review Grading (You must submit your grading by 11:30 PM EST on Monday, February 23)
and more…………. see the website for details ( good CPD and learning outcomes )
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