CLAS 2008 - True Lies in the Roman Empire: Science and Fiction
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CLAS 2008 Course True Lies in the Roman Empire: Science and Fiction Coordinating Unit Historical and Classical Studies Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 12 units of Level I undergraduate study including at least 3 units of Level I Classics courses Incompatible CLAS 2036 Biennial Course Course offered in even years Assessment Tutorial summary (500 words) 10%, Tutorial paper (1200 words) 20%, Research essay (2250 words) 30%, Exam 40% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Margaret O'Hea
This course is co-taught by Prof. Han Baltussen and Dr Margaret O'Hea
Contact details and consultation times will be made available online in MyUni for this course.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
1 demonstrate a familiarity with primary sources for understanding the history of social and cultural institutions within Rome from the Flavian to Severan periods 2 demonstrate a scholarly approach to and methodology for historical interpretation of texts and material evidence 3 demonstrate a familiarity with problems and issues in the study of Roman life, culture and literature from the Flavian to the Severan periods 4 engage productively and respectfully with their peers via problem solving and the sharing of information 5 use learning technologies relevant to the University’s learning environment 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, 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, 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, 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.
1-4 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.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
You do not need to buy the textbook, as it is an ebook in the BSL.
Garnsey, P. et al. (1998 or later edn) The Roman Empire. Economy, Society and Culture. Berkeley: University of California Press.
Other primary works will be available via MyUni.
Readings for tutorials will be available either from the BSL or online in MyUni.
Recommended Resources
Reading lists, web-links, library resources, essay and study guide along with referencing guides will be on MyUni for this course.
Online Learning
Reading lists, web-links, library resources, essay and study guide along with referencing guides will be on MyUni for this course. Most will be available at the start of semester. Audio lecture recordings will be rolled out over the semester.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
- Up to two prerecorded lectures per week for the entire semester,
- Weekly tutorials. Most tutorials will deepen and extend students' understanding of topics from the lectures and textbooks; some tutorialsill broaden students' perspectives, dealing with areas which lecturescannot cover.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
- An average of 12 hours per week, comprising:
- 3 contact hours
- average of 3 hours of background-reading and note-taking to consolidate lecture-notes
- average of 2 hours of tutorial readings and note-taking
- average of 4 hours of research (reading and note-taking), cogitation, organisation and writing of assignments
Learning Activities Summary
In-class tutorials and online lectures. -
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
1) A tutorial summary (15%), ca 500 words, for one tutorial topic in the first four weeks. You cannot write a tutorial paper on the same topic.
2) A tutorial paper (25%), ca 1200 words. Submit online by Monday 11.59 pm of the week before we discuss that topic in class.
3) Short online quiz (10%), in Week 8.
4) Research Essay (50%), ca 2500 words due at end of semester.Assessment Related Requirements
N/AAssessment Detail
A tutorial summary (15%), ca 500 words, for one tutorial topic - See MyUni for which topics you can do.
Find these tutorial topics by clicking on the Tutorial tab on each Weekly Page - this nav. bar is on the Home page and also at the bottom of each Weekly Page (e.g. Week 1).
Submit online after the tutorial and before Monday 11.59 pm of the following week. This is a summary of your research on this topic, based on the tutorial readings.
Do not provide a summary of what was discussed in class - but we give you the time to reflect on the tutorial discussion and amend your notes accordingly. Use intext citations if needed.
Write in clear sentences, not bullet points, but focus on the key information/opinions/conclusions in a short piece.
The tutorial summary will be written online (that is, directly online and not submitted as an attached pdf or word document).
2. A tutorial paper (25%), ca 1200 words. Submit online by Monday 11.59 pm of the week before we discuss that topic in class.
Answer the tutorial topic (you can see this in bold in each week's folder) using at least all the readings that we have listed for you. To add to these, use the citations/bibliographies of these works, or those listed in the Further Readings Module, but do not substitute readings and do not use any web site that is not listed in our Web Resources.
The tutorial paper must be submitted as a Word file or a pdf. It must use appropriate citations, in the format we give you in this folder and must have a bibliography, also formatted correctly, including the works you have used. Use our downloadable pdf as a guide. Marks will be deducted if you do not .
3 Short quiz (10%), in Week 8. This will test your basic knowledge of dates, emperors, writers and works discussed up to and including Week 7 in the course.
4. Research Essay (50%), ca 2500 words. Submit online by Monday 11.59 pm of Week 13.
List of essay topics as downloadable pdf in MyUni.
Ensure that you put the essay topic, in bold, exactly as we give it to you, as well as your name and student
number at the top of your paper. Do not adapt or change the topic.
Answer the question as it is written. It must be an attached file, either Microsoft Word, or a Pdf. It must have appropriate citations, in the format we give you in this folder, and it must have a bibliography, also properly formatted. Include only the works you have used in your paper.Submission
Tutorial paper, summary and essay are to be submitted online. Any late submission without prior grant of an extension before the due date will incur the following penalties:
- 2% (of the final mark) off for the first day up to a total of 14% (or seven days). Papers submitted after seven days without prior approval will not be marked.
Things that do not count as a reasonable excuse: other essay deadlines (response: organise your workload better)holidays, or family commitments for which you had plenty of time to plan aheadheadaches or minor ailments or any events which are foreseeable and therefore for which you should have done some planning.
Things that may reasonably be considered include medical conditions that are not forseeable, serious personal bereavement or family problems.
See the university's MACA form for details on the Examinations web page. Ongoing health conditions that might seriously affect your ability to complete tasks on time should be sorted out with a Disability Liaison Officer at the start of semester.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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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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