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Interpreting the Ancient World (ANCW30017)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
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Overview
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Ancient World Studies encourages a broad approach to the interpretation of the past, integrating both texts and material remains to understand past cultures, thinking, and behaviour. These remains consist of fragmentary archaeological remains, including the ordinary debris of daily life, luxury items, art, architecture, and texts. Texts, which are also sometimes fragmentary, include the literary, historical, political, and religious documents of the Classical world and the ancient Near East in translation. This subject will draw on students’ previous academic experience of these diverse categories of data in teaching them appropriate methods and theories drawn from literary studies, anthropology, archaeology, and art history required to promote an integrated and balanced approach to the combined interpretation of textual, symbolic, and archaeological evidence in both historic and in prehistoric periods. Students will also be given practical advice in preparing for the future, whether they are planning a non-academic career, or for honours and post-graduate study.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- have a unified knowledge of and experience of classical studies, art, and archaeology;
- gain knowledge of methods and approaches for studying literary and historical texts, archaeological remains, and ancient art;
- have an understanding of social, ethical and cultural contexts in studying the past and present;
- gain a practical foundation in critical thinking, writing, and communication for undertaking employment, research or graduate study pathways;
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
This is a Capstone subject and only available to students in the Ancient World Studies major or the Classics major within Bachelor of Arts, or the Classical Studies and Archaeology specialisation of the Graduate Diploma in Arts. This subject is not available to students in the minor or as breadth.
Students are required to have completed the Level One requirements for the major before enrolling into this subject.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Bachelor of Arts students are expected that have completed the Level Two requirements for the major and completing the final year of the degree.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Nine weekly critiques (mini-essays) based on the required readings, and one resume or curriculum vitae (4.5% per item)
| Throughout the teaching period | 45% |
A research essay of 2000 words (a 400 word outline of the essay will be due earlier in the semester)
| During the examination period | 45% |
Class discussion on the readings and lectures during weekly tutorials, or on the online discussion board | During the teaching period | 10% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials ( i.e., 8 out of 11 weeks) in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day; after five working days, late assessment will not be marked.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinators James Chong-Gossard and Louise Hitchcock Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 29 hours - 1 x 1.5-hour lecture per week for 12 weeks and 11 x 1 hour tutorials scheduled across the semester Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Hitchcock, L.A. (2008) Theory for Classics. London: Routledge.
Additional Subject readings will be available on line
- Subject notes
This capstone subject is compulsory and only available to students undertaking a major in Ancient World Studies. It is not available in the minor or as breadth. It is expected that students will have completed all required level 1 and level 2 subjects before enrolling in the capstone.
Bachelor of Arts students should endeavour to take the capstone subject in their final semester of study after completion of 25 pts of 3rd year. See the Handbook Bachelor of Arts entry for each Discipline's requirements.
This subject is compulsory in the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Ancient World Studies).
Enrolment in the Bachelor of Arts or Graduate Diploma in Arts (Ancient World Studies) is required.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Ancient World Studies Specialisation (formal) Classical Studies and Archaeology Specialisation (formal) Classical Studies and Archaeology - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022