CLAS 4002 - Honours Classics Common Course

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024

This course is designed to give students a broad overview into Classics and its sub-disciplines and to provide students with advanced training in research methodology. The course is divided into four sections: introductory methods and research skills; literary studies; historical/cultural studies; archaeology. A key issue or problem relating to the Classical world will be tackled in the weekly seminar; students are expected to contribute to the seminars by doing the set readings and participating in the discussion. They will also give a presentation and submit research papers on two of the topics during the semester.

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Course Details

Course Code	CLAS 4002
Course	Honours Classics Common Course
Coordinating Unit	Historical and Classical Studies
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	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.
Assessment	Seminar participation (10%), research and presentation on two chosen topics (10%), two seminar papers (80%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Margaret O'Hea

Course Timetable

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

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.	4

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.

Recommended Resources

See MyUni.

Online Learning

See MyUni.

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.

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

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

All written assessment tasks are submitted online via MyUni.

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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