CLAS 4005B - Honours Classics Thesis B

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024

This is the second of 2 courses (the first is CLAS 4005A) that needs to be completed by part time students only. Students will choose a thesis topic in consultation with their supervisor. Students will attend a Thesis Writing Workshop, devise their research topic, refine their methodology and conduct preliminary research. The thesis will be 15,000 words in length.

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Course Details

Course Code	CLAS 4005B
Course	Honours Classics Thesis B
Coordinating Unit	Historical and Classical Studies
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	6
Contact	Up to 2 hours
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange
Prerequisites	CLAS 4005A, Completed degree (72 units) including 24 units of Classics Major
Incompatible	CLAS 4003
Restrictions	Completed degree (72 units) including 24 units of Classics Major
Assessment	15000 word thesis (100%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Margaret O'Hea

All Classics staff can participate as supervisors of the thesis, subject to availabilty (sabbatical, etc).

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

All students must make regular meetings with their thesis supervisor throughout the semester.

Course Learning Outcomes

At the successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Design a research project that can be completed within a specified time period.

2. Complete a literature review to a high standard.

3. Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of a specific topic related to the Classical world.

4. Show proficiency in applying the methodologies appropriate to that topic to solve a research problem.

5. Demonstrate a high degree of intellectual independence and some capacity to undertake independent research.

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.	3, 4
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.	1, 2,4
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.	1,3,4,5
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.	5
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, 3
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	4
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.	5

Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Regular (preferably weekly) meetings with the allocated thesis supervisor. Students are also expected to attend the research seminars within the Dept and contribute a short (10 mins) paper on their thesis topic, at a time to be organised within that seminar series, but within the first half of the semester.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Average of 12 hours discussion meetings with thesis supervisor over semester = 12 hrs
ca 25 hours per week self-directed research and thesis preparation, writing, etc x 12 = 300 hrs
Total = 312 hrs

Learning Activities Summary

This is a thesis topic. Students will make regular meetings with their thesis supervisor.

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

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Course Learning Outcomes
ca 15 thousand word thesis	Formative and Summative	100%	1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Assessment Detail

Assessment consists of ongoing work (draft chapters) being discussed with, and reviewed by, the thesis supervior, and examination of the thesis by two external assessors. The thesis weighting amounts to 50% of the overall mark for Honours.

Submission

Submission of the final draft of the thesis should occur when all guidelines regarding format and various components are in place. The
submission date is announced at the start of the year and normally falls in late October.

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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