5.00 credits
45.0 h
Q1
This biannual learning unit is not being organized in 2026-2027 !
Teacher(s)
Language
French
Main themes
The course covers general issues related to Gallo-Roman society and its specific characteristics, mainly in northern Gaul, as well as its early manifestations in southern Gaul: contacts with Greek colonies, the Etruscan world and the Republic, its Celtic foundations, the concept of Romanization, its development and growth during the Early Empire, and its evolution in Late Antiquity. It examines archaeological sources from the Roman period, placing them in their political, administrative, ethnic, socio-cultural, and economic contexts.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| Training students on a period and geographical area linking the Mediterranean world and Northern Europe, from protohistory to the early Middle Ages. |
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Content
The general themes addressed are based on the presentation of Roman archaeological sources from the first provinces administered in southern Gaul (Transalpine Gaul, then Narbonensis, Aquitaine), mainly in northern Gaul (Belgium and Germania, in connection with Lyonnais), including present-day Belgium and neighboring countries (France, the Netherlands, Germany, the Grand Duchy): the evolution of the geopolitical framework and the role of the army, the formation of the road network and the design of cities (pillars of the municipal system), the emergence and evolution of urban centers (county towns and agglomerations), the management of city territories and rural occupation, the evolution of funeral customs and religious practices (from polytheism to the emergence of Christianity in late antiquity), and economic activities. The defense of the late ancient territory will be presented, establishing a link with the LARKO2420 course, which introduces the Germanization of society and population movements up to the 5th century AD, then the cultures of the early Middle Ages.
Teaching methods
Ex cathedra sessions are composed by some different parts which will be adapted to the theme studied : theoric part, synthetic part according to the actuality of the research in North Gaul and cases studies. Exhibition, visits and active participation on archaeological surveys.
Evaluation methods
Oral exam.
Bibliography
Bibliographie de base et série d'ouvrages commentés en séance selon les thématiques abordées.
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