CLAS 2033 - Art & Archaeology of Rome (8th c. BC- 1st c. AD)
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CLAS 2033 Course Art & Archaeology of Rome (8th c. BC- 1st c. AD) Coordinating Unit Classics, Archaeology and Ancient History Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Prerequisites 12 units of Level I Humanities/Social Sciences courses including CLAS 1001 & CLAS 1002 or CLAS 1003 & CLAS 1004 Incompatible CLAS 2007, CLAS 3007 Assessment 500 word bibliographic critique (5%), 1000 word tutorial paper (10%), 2500 word essay (35%), visual test (10%), 2 hour examination (40%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Margaret O'Hea
Details of contact hours will be made available on MyUni at the start of semester.Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
Students should note that if a tutorial group has 5 students or less enrolled in it, it will be disbanded and the students concerned will be emailed of this, via their university email account. It is up to the student to then re-enrol in another tutorial time. If there are any problems relocating to another timeslot, the student should email the course coordinator as soon as possible, and all efforts will be made to accommodate the student to a new tutorial group. -
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate understanding and identify the major chronological sequence of artefacts, buildings and works of art from the 7th century BC to the early 2nd century AD in Italy 2 Become familiar with the methodological tools used in dating artefacts and structures from the Roman Republic and Early Empire in Italy 3 Become familiar with the methodological tools used in attributing artefacts and structures from the Roman Republic and Early Empire in Italy 4 Demonstrate proficiency at the skills of academic research: finding and assessing the value of scholarly works, interpreting them, and presenting archaeological evidence in a coherent, convincing and logical format, using accepted academic conventions. 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) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-4 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 4 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1-4 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Strong, D. Roman Art (there are different editions) or Ramage and Ramage (2009) Roman Art (5th edn). You can find these via Unibooks website (North Terrace, Adelaide University), by typing in the code for this course.
Recommended Resources
Boethius, A. (1987 or later edn) Etruscan and Early Roman Architecture, Pelican History of Art Series – available in all good shops such as the Art Gallery bookshop, Mary Martins, Amazon…Berry, J. The Complete Pompeii
Online Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Two lectures per week, supported by tutorials developing material covered in lecture.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Type of workload Overall hours Average hours per week Lectures & tutorials 36 3 Private reading 60 5 Written work 42 3.5 Revision 18 1.5 Total 156 13 Learning Activities Summary
The full program will be available on MyUni at the start of semester. Note that at least one tutorial will be held in the Museum of Classical Archaeology.Specific Course Requirements
Attendance at lectures and tutorials is compulsory.
At least one tutorial will be held in the Museum of Classical Archaeology (Basement, Mitchell Building). This session will involve hands-on study of ancient Roman material culture. Please note that this room currently has no disabled access. Please contact the course coordinator as early as possible to see if modifications to access can be arranged (there is a short flight of stairs down to the museum, and no lift).Small Group Discovery Experience
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Assessment
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- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
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- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment task Task type Weighting Course learning outcomes 500 word museum research Formative & summative 5% 1-4 1000 word tutorial paper Formative & summative 10% 1-4 2500 word essay Formative & summative 35% 1-4 Visual test Formative & summative 10% 1-4 Formal exam Summative 40% 1-4 Assessment Related Requirements
This course is not available as an online course. Since tutorial material will also be included in the visual test, regular tutorial attendance is necessary to do well in this course.Assessment Detail
500 word bibliographic critique - all students to write up a short critique of listed readings for first museum session, in the week before that tutorial class. Details of timing and process will be made available at the start of semester. This will be in the first half of the semester.
1000 word tutorial paper - all students will choose a tutorial topic from the second half of semester, and hand in that tutorial paper at the start of that tutorial. Students will also then lead off the discussion on that particular topic, but oral presentation will not form part of the formative assessment.
2500 word essay - due last Monday of teaching period (electronic submission)
visual test - 1 hour test at end of semester.
2-hour formal examination - 3 essay-type questions, in formal exam period.
Alternative Assessment and Supplementary Exams: there is no alternative form of assessment for any of these assignments. Students with a Disability Plan should note both this and the requirement for regular attendance at both tutorials and lectures. Students who fail to submit all written work throughout the course and who achieve a final mark between 45-49% will not be eligible for a replacement (supplementary exam). Students who do all the work and still achieve a final overall mark of 45-49% will be offered a supplementary exam in the university's supp. exam period, and so should ensure that they are available to sit the exam at this time.
Submission
Papers and essays should be handed up before or at the tutorial in which the topic is scheduled. All details are also on MyUni.
Late Submission of Assignments: for the essay, students with a valid medical or compassionate reason for an extension should apply using the university form (available on the examinations website; link provided on MyUni, with instructions). This includes students with a Disability Plan, although they should note that they do not need to resubmit documentation. Note the conditions that apply to this procedure. For the critique and tutorial paper, students must submit an application with medical certificate directly to the tutor - in person, unless incapacitated - before the due date, within normal business hours. It is in your best interests not to leave your assignments to the last minute.
Classics applies the following penalties in all its courses for work submitted late, without prior approval: for the full first week, -10% deduction; for the second week, -20%.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending 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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