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Research in Ancient World Studies (ANCW40014)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 1
Overview
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This subject supports the development of the skills and knowledge required to undertake research in the field of Ancient world Studies. Students will investigate current issues, tools and methodologies in the field, and work on formulating and presenting a research project related to their thesis. Future research pathways and the current international context for the study of antiquity will also be explored. Students will evaluate and utilise a number of different approaches to the ancient culture as well as develop practical skills needed for a research career in the field. Classes in some weeks will be divided into archaeology and classical studies streams. Students will be able to select a stream, with coordinator approval, at the commencement of the subject
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- understand current issues and methodologies in the field of ancient world studies;
- be knowledgeable about the current careers pathways for researchers in the field of ancient world studies and the state of the field internationally;
- be able to formulate, evaluate and undertake effective research projects in ancient world studies.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Two reviews of Ancient World Seminars
| During the teaching period | 20% |
EITHER an analysis of a journal article, OR an archaeological field work final report
| Late in the semester | 30% |
Research presentation - 15 minutes
| Friday of the last week of semester | 20% |
Research grant proposal
| During the examination period | 30% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 75% of classes in order to pass this subject. All written work must be submitted in order to pass this subject. Presentation must be delivered in order to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per day; after 5 working days late assessment will not be marked. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinators Louise Hitchcock and James Chong-Gossard Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 21 hours: 6 x 2.5 hour seminars held fortnightly commencing in week 1 and 1 x 6-hour mini-conference in week 12. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
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Prescribed texts
Subject readings will be available on line
- Subject notes
This subject is for students admitted to fourth-year Honours or Graduate Diploma (Advanced) in Ancient World Studies.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Classics Specialisation (formal) Ancient World Studies Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Ancient World Studies - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 10 November 2023