2021-Pompeii-spring-syllabus-for-posting

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POMPEII: ARCHAEOLOGICAL LABORATORY
CLA 3151 315S. 315W ( 24990, 26300)
Spring 2021

Instructor: Dr. M.A. Eaverly

Teaching Assistant: Anastasia Pantazopoulou

Office Hours:
Eaverly: Tuesday 2:00-3:00 Fri. 10:30-12:00 (or by appointment).
Pantazopoulou :Monday and Wed. 10:40- 11:30. ( or by appointment)

(all e-mails must have CLA 3151 in the subject line). We are happy to answer
questions, but you are responsible for obtaining notes from any missed classes and
following the syllabus. If you are having trouble with the course—for example, if you fail
the first quiz— you must contact me as soon as possible
Texts:
1. J. Berry, The Complete Pompeii, Thames and Hudson, 2007.
2. G.I.F. Tingay and J. Badcock, These Were the Romans, Dufour, 1987.
Course Design: Pompeii, preserved by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D. 79, will
form the focal point (laboratory) for our examination of life in an ancient Roman town.
We will learn what the people of Pompeii ate, wore and worried about. Archaeological
evidence including architecture, sculpture, and monumental painting will be stressed.
Requirements:
1.Quizzes: Three quizzes . 1. Due Feb. 8th at 11:59 pm 2. Due March 15th at 11:59
pm 3. Due April 26th at 11:59 pm .


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2. Unit Essay: There are four possible essays. (instructions and format will be
provided). Each is connected with a unit and due at a specific time. You are
required to submit 3 essays. You choose which 3 of the four available unit essays
you will write. Essay 1 due Feb. 8th at 11:59 pm Essay 2 due March 1st at 11:59
pm Essay 3 due March 15th at 11:59 pm Essay 4 due April 5th at 11:59 pm
3. Last days of Pompeii essay. Due April 26 at 11:59 pm.
Quizzes= 10 points each. Unit essays= 20 points each. Last Days of Pompeii essay
= 10 points.
Your grade= Quiz 1 grade + Quiz 2 grade + Quiz 3 grade + 3 Essay grades +Last
days of Pompeii essay grade. Total possible points= 100.
Grading Scale
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A= 90-100
B+ = 87-89
B=80-86
C+=77-79
C=70-76
D+= 67-69
D=60-66
E (failing) = below 60

GRADING POLICY

Students are expected to complete all requirements on the specified dates and will not be
granted an alternate date unless they have an acceptable reason for their absence as
specified in the undergraduate catalog (e.g., absences due to medical illness, observance
of religious holidays, military obligation, twelve-day rule), fulfill the conditions
described therein, and provide the instructor with timely notification when appropriate
(see />
There is one extra credit opportunity ( see canvass for details) worth 5 points on
your lowest grade. This is the only extra credit available.
I must have written documentation within 24 hours for any medical or other
emergencies which result in a missed quiz or late essay assignment.


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Schedule of Topics and Reading Assignments
Berry= The Complete Pompeii
TWR. =These Were the Romans
The Canvass website has links to additional materials for each week.
UNIT ONE- History and People

January11-15
Introduction: History of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Berry, 70--85; TWR 9-17,
43-54; 98-106 (skim for background on Roman history) Berry 6-15
(map on page 8-9 is the one that will be used for exams);

January 18-22 (No Class Monday January 18-King Holiday) TWR 18-20, 74-76,
128; Berry 86-91, 112-119
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UNIT II Government, Death and Religion
January 25- 29 Political Organization. Berry 122-123; TWR 80-89 Public Buildings and
Elections Berry 126-33, Berry 124, 136.

Death and Burial Berry 92-101; 114-118. 120-123 TWR 77-89.
Feb. 1-5 Religion (Graeco-Roman Gods and Goddesses). Berry 186-195; TWR 162167
Imperial Cult, City and Household Religion. Berry 196-197; 207-209, 198-99.
Mystery Religion and Foreign Cults. Berry 200-206; TWR 168.-169

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UNIT III Work
Feb. 8-12 Agriculture Berry 211-218; TWR 121-122

February 15-19 Craft and Commerce Berry 219- 227 ;TWR 122-127
February 22-26 Markets Shops and Services: Berry, 228-233. ; Berry 106-111

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------UNIT IV Entertainment
March 1-5 Theater and Gladiators Berry, 134- 139; 140- 147TWR :144-147.
March 8-12 Baths and Water Supply Berry 68-69 ; 150-153; TWR 141-143
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UNIT V HOUSE AND PRIVATE LIFE
March 15-19 The Roman House Berry 154-173.;180-185 176-177. TWR 21-30
March 22-26 Furniture, House of the Faun and House of the Vettii and Villas
Berry 174-175; 164-

March 29-April 2 Time, Clothing, and Food

Clothing and Personal Adornment. TWR 133-136

.Food TWR 136- 139. Berry 160
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Unit VI DESTRUCTION, REDISCOVERY AND LEGACY
April 5-9 Destruction Berry 234-242 ;16-33; TWR 154-155
April 12-16 Rediscovery Berry 36- 63

April 19-21 Legacy Berry 36- 51;52-61 _ Watch The Last Days of Pompeii 1984
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Course Policies
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Academic Honesty: UF students are bound by The Honor Pledge which states,
“We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold
ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honor and integrity by abiding
by the Honor Code. On all work submitted for credit by students at the University
of Florida, the following pledge is either required or implied: ‘On my honor, I
have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment’.” The
Honor Code specifies a number of behaviors that are in violation of this code and
the possible sanctions. Furthermore, you are obligated to report any condition that
facilitates academic misconduct to appropriate personnel. If you have any
questions or concerns, please consult with the instructor of this class.

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Course Accessibility: Students with disabilities who experience learning barriers
and would like to request academic accommodations should connect with the
Disability Resource Center by visiting It is important for students to share their accommodation letter with their
instructor and discuss their access needs, as early as possible in the semester.

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Attendance and Make-up Policy: Requirements for class attendance and make-up
exams, assignments, and other work in this course are consistent with university
policies: />

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Course Evaluation: Students are expected to provide professional and respectful
feedback on the quality of instruction in this course by completing course
evaluations online via Materials. Guidance on how to give feedback in a
professional and respectful manner is available at
Students will be notified when the
evaluation period opens, and can complete evaluations through the email they
receive from GatorEvals, in their Canvas course menu under GatorEvals, or via
Summaries of course evaluation results are available to
students at />
Counseling Resources
Students experiencing either health or personal problems that interfere with their general
well-being are encouraged to seek assistance through the university’s health care and
counseling centers. Resources are also available on campus for students who wish to
explore their career options.
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Student Health Care Center, 392-1161, />University Counseling and Wellness Center, 3190 Radio Road, 392-1575,
/>UMatter We Care, 294-care, umatter.ufl.edu
Career Connections Center, Suite 1300, J. Wayne Reitz Union, 392-1602,
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