CLAS 4002 - Honours Classics Common Course
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CLAS 4002 Course Honours Classics Common Course Coordinating Unit Classics, Archaeology and Ancient History Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact 2 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites Completed degree (72 units) with a 24 unit major in Classics and a credit average or better result. Students doing combined Honours (eg with English or History) may be permitted to enrol in this course without a Classics major. Restrictions Available only to students admitted to the relevant Honours program. Students from other Honours programs may be permitted to enrol provided they have sufficient skills and experience. Assessment Seminar participation (10%), research and presentation on two chosen topics (10%), two seminar papers (80%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Jacqueline Clarke
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate understanding of a wide range of Classics related fields and the issues and problems associated with them.
2. Show proficiency in applying different research methodologies within the various sub-disciplines of Classics.
3. Present clear and coherent expositions, both verbally and in writing, of complex problems associated with the Classics discipline
and possible solutions to them.
4. Demonstrate advanced cognitive skills in analysing and synthesising knowledge
5. Demonstrate skill in digital technology appropriate to the study of Classics, Archaeology or Ancient histoyr
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2, 3 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2,3,4 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
4 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
2, 4 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
An Honours coursebook with all the information, including questions and required reading will be issued at the beginning of February each year; it will also be available online.Online Learning
Students will have a session with the subject librarian in order to develop their online research skills.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
There will be a weekly two hour seminar which all students will prepare for and participate in. This will involve reading the primary and secondary sources associated with the week's question and may also involve looking for additional material, particularly if the student is presenting and writing on the question.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1x 2 hour seminar per week 26 hours 10 hours seminar preparation per week (mandated reading and critical evaluation of sources; writing notes for discussion) 130 hours 12 hours assessment work per week 156 hours TOTAL 312 hours Learning Activities Summary
The weekly seminars expose students to a wide variety of complex problems and issues associated with Classics and its sub-disciplines (literary studies, history, cultural studies and archaeology). Students’ preparation for these weekly seminars will enhance their knowledge and understanding of the various areas of Classics; their participation in the seminar discussions will develop their ability to express and defend their ideas and debate issues; their presentations on two seminar topics will hone
their skills in presenting problems and potential solutions clearly and succinctly; their research papers on two seminar topics will develop their skills in analysis and synthesis of various materials (secondary sources and a wide variety of primary source materials) and prepare them for writing postgraduate standard research papers.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Asessment Task Task Type Weighting Course Learning Outcomes Seminar Participation Formative and Summative 10% 1, 3, 4 Research and presentation on two chosen topics Formative and Summative 10% 2, 3, 4 4000 word seminar paper 1 Formative and Summative 40% 2, 3, 4 4000 word seminar paper 2 Formative and Summative 40% 2, 3, 4
Due to the current COVID-19 situation modified arrangements have been made to assessments to facilitate remote learning and teaching. Assessment details provided here reflect recent updates.
The participation mark (10%) is now removed. Weighting for both seminar essays is now increased to 45%.Assessment Detail
The main weight of assessment is on the research papers which prepare students for writing the thesis in second semester but the seminar participation mark encourages students to debate and defend their ideas in an academic forum while the presentation mark rewards them for presenting on their research topics.Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M11 (Honours Mark Scheme) Grade Grade reflects following criteria for allocation of grade Reported on Official Transcript Fail A mark between 1-49 F Third Class A mark between 50-59 3 Second Class Div B A mark between 60-69 2B Second Class Div A A mark between 70-79 2A First Class A mark between 80-100 1 Result Pending An interim result RP Continuing Continuing CN Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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