| Assessment |
Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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select, evaluate, and effectively use written and non-written evidence;
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construct a high-level, logical, written argument in response to a broad question or area of enquiry;
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conduct independent research;
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exhibit advanced knowledge of Roman social history and its key literary sources from c. 200 BC until c. AD 337;
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critically understand the intellectual and social concepts (ancient and modern) central to comprehending the key aspects of the Roman republic and empire.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the ancient history discipline will be taught with lecture notes and through discussions online (student centred). It will be assessed through onlne and written assessments.
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Communication Skills
Students will demonstrate oral communication in tutorials (I) and written communication in both essays. Use the medium and form of communication appropriate for tutorials and essays. Present well-reasoned arguments in tutorials (I) and in essays.
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Global Perspectives
Students will demonstrate an awareness of the global context of the study of Ancient History in general and ancient Roman society in particular, and its relevance to today.
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Information Literacy
Students will be directed to relevant literature and taught how to assess its validity. Students will be assessed on their ability to identify and critically analyse the relevant literature.
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Life-Long Learning
Understand the limitations of, and have the capacity to, evaluate current knowledge of Ancient Roman society. Identify, evaluate and implement personal learning strategies. Use a wide range of academic skills (research, analysis, synthesis etc). Practise intellectual curiosity, creativity and critical thinking. Learn cooperatively (I) and independently. Learn new skills and apply learning to new situations. Recognise opportunities.
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Problem Solving
Identify critical issues in the study of Ancient Roman society. Conceptualise historical problems and formulate a range of solutions to both research and presentation. Collect, collate and analyse relevant information to assist problem solving.
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Social Responsibility
Appreciate the impact of social change through a study of Ancient Roman society and in particular disadvantaged groups such as slaves and foreigners. Recognise social justice issues relevant to the study of Ancient History in general and Ancient Roman society in particular and its relevance to today.
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Team Work
Work collaboratively and network effectively to solve problems in the tutorial environment (I). Take initiative and lead others in the tutorial environment (I). Negotiate, assert their own values and respect the values and contributions of others in the tutorial environment (I) or in essays.
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