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Classics Thesis Part 1 (CLAS40036)
HonoursPoints: 25Online and Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Email: koc@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Email: koc@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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An approved thesis topic selected in consultation with the fourth-year coordinator. The thesis is taken across two consecutive semesters, and is the result of the student’s own independent research.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:
- demonstrate an ability to undertake independent research;
- demonstrate specialist understanding of the subject being studied; and
- demonstrate advanced skills of analysis pertinent to the subject.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- develop skills necessary for postgraduate research;
- be able to conceptualise and plan a substantial project of original research;
- have an understanding of social, ethical and cultural context;
- be able to synthesise critical arguments and debates and engage with ongoing debates in the field;
- be able to enhance drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner; and
- be able to manage time and study resources over a sustained period of time.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
This subject is only available to students enrolled in a BH-Arts, Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours) or a GD-Arts, Graduate Diploma (Advanced).
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CLAS40032 | Classics Thesis | No longer available |
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A thesis
| Due at the end of the second semester of enrolment | 100% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. CLAS40036 and CLAS40037 together):
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator James Chong-Gossard Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor(s) as arranged. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Email: koc@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery
Principal coordinator James Chong-Gossard Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor(s) as arranged. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Email: koc@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
This subject is taught over two consecutive semesters. Total time commitment for the subject is approximately 680 hours, inclusive of two semesters (thesis Part 1 and Part 2).
Additional delivery details
This is part of a 50 point thesis subject, continuing over two consecutive study periods.
Students are required to enrol in:
- CLAS40036 Classics Thesis Part 1 (25 points) and
- CLAS40037 Classics Thesis Part 2 (25 points), consecutively.
Students will receive a ‘CNT’ grade in the part 1 and results will be entered if and when both part 1 and 2 are completed.
Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (CLAS40036 and CLAS40037).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Appropriate texts will be determined in consultation with the thesis supervisor.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Classics - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022