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Week 12: The Acquisition of Empire
Thursday, May 7
(1) Video lectures on Youtube
Roman Expansionism The Punic Wars Roman Wars in the East The Acquisition of Empire (Part 1) The Acquisition of Empire (Part 2) Quiz 8 Recap
(2) Do the readings
Mathisonpages 341-372
(3) Post in the comments below
(4) Upload Essay #2 (email to professor)
Comments and Discussion
Respond to and discuss the readings and lecture. Also try to react to what other students are saying. This is where we get at what these readings and ideas are all about, so discussing and interacting here is absolutely vital.
- Your comments should include your reactions to the arguments made in the readings, both specific points made by the writers and their overall claims, assumptions, and biases, as well as responses to comments made by other students.
- Your participation grade will be derive not only from the fact that you have posted, but on how well you contribute to the discussion of that day’s topic.
Make sure to also include a question that arose from you from today's readings or lecture. It can be any kind of question, but ideally something that provokes some discussion.
Important: Please treat this as an in-class discussion, not like an internet comment board. What I'm asking for is reaction, discussion, and real questions about the material, as a part of your weekly participation in the course.