CLAS 4003 - Honours Classics Thesis
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CLAS 4003 Course Honours Classics Thesis Coordinating Unit Historical and Classical Studies Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 12 Contact 1 hour 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 Restrictions Completed degree (72 units) with a 24 unit major in Classics and a Credit average or better result Assessment 15,000 word thesis (100%) 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.
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Learning Outcomes
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 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.
1, 3, 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.
3 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
Students will use the reesources of the library for their thesis. Other general online resoruces are available in the Course readings for the Thesis. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Preparation of a thesis takes place through self-directed research activities as well as discussion of progress and problems with the thesis supervisor. Course work takes place in CLAS 4001 and CLAS 4002.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Self-directed research activities will take up 20% in semester 1 (alongside course work at 80%) and 100% in semester 2. Semester 2 will consist of the student's reading, writing and revision of the thesis, combined with a fortnightly meeting with the thesis supervisor.Learning Activities Summary
Students will have regular meetings with their supervisor throughout the semester. -
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
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Course Learning Outcomes 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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