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CLAS401H Classics Hons Coursework

Credit Points 24
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Year Long 1 Off Campus
Armidale Year Long 1 On Campus
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
N/A N/A Non-Mandatory By arrangement
N/A N/A Non-Mandatory By arrangement
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites permission of head of school
Co-requisites CLAS402H (full-time students)
Restrictions CLAS400 or LATN400 or GREK400
Notes

Honours candidates only
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Lynda Garland (lgarland@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

In this unit, students will read and study four texts, two in the original Ancient Greek Language, two in the original Latin Language. There will be a range of authors and genres, covering an extended chronological period. The unit will focus upon philological issues and upon literary interpretation of these texts. Through these texts students will also be learning about the methodological issues essential for Classical Studies.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

Please consult coordinator
Note: Students should consult with the Professor of Classics regarding the required texts for the coursework unit of the Honours program.
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 40% 3000-3500
Assessment Notes
Essay
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1,2,4,6
Final Examination 2 hrs 30%
Assessment Notes
Comprises two (2) separate examination papers on set texts (November)
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Mid Semester Examination 2 hrs 30%
Assessment Notes
Comprises two (2) separate examination papers on set texts (June)
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. identify clearly an area of academic study, appropriate to postgraduate level work;
  2. work effectively with limited supervision;
  3. demonstrate advanced analytical skills in writing papers and translating Greek and Latin texts for coursework components; and
  4. demonstrate advanced abilities in analysis of key themes within the area of study.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will deepen their knowledge of the discipline through the in-depth study in the area of their specialisation. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Students will be assessed on the style of writing, clarity of writing, expression and development of ideas, and referencing. Students will practise their communication skills through completing the assessment tasks. 		True True
3 Global Perspectives
Students will cover a wide range of geographic and cultural areas in their Honours coursework. They will be expected to demonstrate a broad understanding of global issues as they impact on their selected topic areas. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
Students are encouraged to develop research skills in collecting and evaluating data, including the skills to assess the utility of information, identify the most useful sources of information and critically examine those sources. 		True True
5 Life-Long Learning
The skills learnt and practised in the honours coursework writing can be transferred to other areas of study and will be employable throughout the student's life. 		True
6 Problem Solving
Students will be assessed on their ability to identify and deconstruct a research question and to integrate theory and literature into their answer. Students will need to work out how to address the question and where to find the most appropriate material is to answer the question. 		True True
7 Social Responsibility
All students are expected to approach Classical Studies from the point of view of social responsibility. As a discipline in the Humanities stable the study of ancient languages and their texts is especially suited to encourage students to think about issues of social responsibility. 		True
8 Team Work
Students will be working closely with other students and teachers in seminar situations and will be expected to contribute to discussions and to learn from the contributions of others in return. 		True True
   

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