Barbarians and Romans
How often do you think about the Roman Empire? About the effect the Romans had on their surroundings? Or what it was like to meet Romans? In this course you learn how the Roman Empire came in contact with other cultures and how these cultural encounters transpired.
Start
Spring 2027
Level
Bachelor's
Language
English
Place of study
Lund
Course code
SASH79
This course explores how the Roman Empire interacted with cultures beyond its borders, with a special focus on the Germanic and Celtic peoples between 100 BCE and 400 CE. You will examine how these cultural encounters were expressed both in material objects and in ways of life. The course helps you understand and discuss key concepts such as imperialism, views of civilization, ethnicity, social identity, Romanization, and cultural hybridity.
Course syllabus
The syllabus contains the formal and legal details of the entire course. It’s a legal document outlining the course structure and requirements, intended mainly for administrative use.
Syllabus (PDF, New window)Course literature
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Course literature SASH79 (PDF, New tab)The course is taught in English at the Department of Archaeology and Ancient History. You will learn through different types of teaching: lectures, seminars, group work, and study visits at The National Museum and Glyptoteket in Copenhagen.
To pass the course, you need to take part actively in the seminars and group exercises. You also need to complete a written assignment. Exchange students are given priority when applying.
Prerequisites
General requirements and studies equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary School courses English 6/English level 2
Selection criteria
Seats are allocated according to the following: The general average (GPA) of your higher secondary school leaving certificate: 34 %, The Swedish national university aptitude test: 34 %, number of previous ECTS at application deadline (up to 165): 32 %. If students have equal credentials, seats are allocated based on their results on The Swedish National University Aptitude Test. If this too is equal, seats are allocated based on a draw.
Specific documentsTuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens
Citizens of countries outside:
- The European Union (EU)
- The European Economic Area (EEA) and
- Switzerland
are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.
Tuition fees, payments and exemptions
Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 15,625
First payment: SEK 15,625
Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.
No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland
There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
A modern study environment in historic surroundings
As a student at the Faculties of Humanities and Theology, you will spend most of your time at LUX and SOL. Here you will study in a bright and open environment, steeped in history. There are two libraries with quiet reading rooms and group rooms that you can book. The buildings are situated next to each other, right next to the large University Library and close to several student nations. It’s a 15-minute walk to the train station and to Lund city centre.