(Recorded Course) Roman Civilization I with Paul Hyatt

Some of the greatest and most interesting achievements in the human story happened during the rise of the Roman Republic, its collapse into an empire, and its eventual fall. It continues to influence us today in so many ways that can only be accounted for in a proper academic setting. This course seeks to show students the importance of knowing where we come from by looking at the Roman story.

How to get the most out of Roman Civilization I with Paul Hyatt:

  • First, read the course materials below before the first class meeting.

  • Then have a notebook ready and available for class notes each live session.

  • Read assignments before class meetings

  • Watch that week’s recording if you need to revisit information from our live session.

  • Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for that week.

  • Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor’s satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Special Notes: We recommend registering also for Roman Civilization II for a full year of History. All course materials provided free by the instructor.

Total classes: 12

Duration per class: 55 minutes

Prerequisite: None

Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th grade

Suggested credit: One full semester History or Ancient History

Instructor: Paul Hyatt

Instructor email: phyatt.hsc@gmail.com

Course description: This course will take a deep dive into the rise of Rome by looking at what it was like to live during the Roman regal period, and the Roman Republic. Students will see the various influences on Rome from the different groups that inhabited the Italian Peninsula and the Mediterranean. They will learn about the Roman government and how it influences the American government today. Students will also learn how Rome found success in war and was able to expand throughout the Italian Peninsula and the Mediterranean.

Course outline: Weeks 1-3: Roman Regal Period – Topics discussed: The story of Rome (Aeneid) (Romulus and Remus), The seven Roman Kings, Roman religious beliefs before Christianity, The death of the regal period

Week 4-8: Roman Republic – Topics discussed: The birth of the Roman Republic, the interaction between patrician/plebians (social life of Rome), Roman politics, Roman law

Weeks 9-12: The Expansion of Rome – Topics discussed: Roman War (War with Greeks and Punics), Roman Expansion, Roman Citizenship

Course materials: All course materials will be provided FREE by the instructor or will be easily accessible through the internet.

Homework: This course will utilize weekly quizzes, two short essays, and a final exam. Students should be prepared to do 1-2 hours of work per week to be successful in this course.