BSR Postgraduate Course in Roman Epigraphy
MonDay July 11th- Wednesday 20th of July 2016
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Course ObjectivEs
The aim of the ten-day intensive course, intended for postgraduate scholars of ancient
history, archaeology, museum studies and the classics, is to provide training and a
practical experience in the use of epigraphy as source. The course will examine the
numerous contexts in which epigraphy is presented (in situ, museums, archives and in
published formats (e.g. reference works and online databases) and explore the process
of editing and publishing epigraphic materials. Guest lectures will demonstrate the
broader application of epigraphy in the Classical world and acquaint students with
ongoing research projects and scholars in Rome. Students will also explore an
independent research project, which will be presented at the end of the course.
Course Format
The course, which divides epigraphic materials into themes of a technical and cultural,
consists of daily lectures, museum visits, epigraphic ambulatio through the city of
Rome, as well as research sessions at the British School’s library and a trip to Ostia.
A key component of this will be an epigraphic journal, which will be used to record
one’s work at each stage of the research process. Students will also make a rubbing of
an inscription and will learn to digitally publish an image and a translation of a text as
part of a collaborative work with the international EAGLE project and database.
Independent Research ProjECT
The independent research project offers an opportunity for students to pursue and
present a specific epigraphic component of their research through a detailed study of
an inscription in Rome (this can be chosen before the course or on the 1st day at the
Epigraphy Museum). Students will present their texts (e.g. a revised edition of text, a
monument, a suggested restoration, commentary on display). Utilizing the resources
offered by the city of Rome and the British school, students will present on the final
day. *A project proposal must be included as part of the application (see below).
Participants recording and MAKING Rubbings OF Inscriptions
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How to Apply
Applicants will be accepted on the basis of merit and suitability for the course. The
selection of participating students will be made by the course director in consultation
with the BSR. Please note that this course is physically demanding with hours of
walking in (at times) intemperate heat, students are expected to prepare accordingly.
Details of upcoming courses, Reports from previous courses (including a Syllabus), as
well as application information can be found on the courses webpage:
http://www.bsr.ac.uk/welcome-to-rome/taught-courses/epigraphy
Please email any further queries to the course coordinator Dr. Abigail Graham
Abigail.Graham@warwick.ac.uk
Deadline for applications January 31th 2016. (It is the responsibility of applicants
to ensure that references are received by the deadline.) Applicants will be notified
whether they have been accepted by mid February.