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York University

Programme in Classical Studies

History 3131

Rome and Empire

 

Paul Swarney

244 Vanier College

416 736 5123  pswarney@yorku.ca

 

 

 

 

Essay 1

 

 

Due:       Tuesday 16 September

 

Length:  1 double spaced typewritten page

 

Topic:     The least important of your selection of five important events in Roman History

 

 

1.      List five important events in Roman History

2.      Select one of these as the least important of the five.

3.      Explain your reasons for your choice.

 

 

Evaluation:   

 

Your essay will be read and evaluated.  The mark, however, will not be added into your final grade.  This is probably the most important assignment of the year since it allows for an assessment of your writing skills.    Suggestions and strategies for future assignments in this course flow from this first assignment.

 

 

 

Failure to submit this essay will lead to an automatic failing grade for essay 2.

 

 


 

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