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Interpreting the Ancient World (ANCW30017)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
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The remains of the Ancient World continue to intrigue. Ancient texts, art and archaeology play an important role in our society today and have done so for many centuries. The visible and invisible foundations of the sciences, the arts, architecture, political systems, urban life and economic exchange of the West are to be found in the Ancient World. In this subject, students draw on their experiences in studying the textual and material remains of the civilisations of the Ancient World and learn to reflect critically on the role of ancient cultures and heritage in the 21st century. Students work with strategies suitable for communicating the Ancient World, and learn to address their audiences to create an impactful message through a medium of choice.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- Integrate their knowledge and experience of classical studies, art and archaeology in an individual project of their choice
- Apply appropriate methods and approaches to studying literary and historical texts, archaeological remains and ancient art
- Study the past and present in social, ethical and cultural contexts
- Demonstrate critical thinking, writing and communication skills.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should gain:
- Research skills through competent use of source material
- Critical thinking and analysis through reading, discussion and writing
- Oral and written communication skills using different media and channels
- Time management and planning skills.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A discussion essay
| Week 6 | 25% |
Project description, including milestones, workplan and deliverables
| Week 9 | 20% |
Project containing a message to a target audience via a specific medium e.g. poster, blog post, video, website.
| During the examination period | 55% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Lieve Donnellan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hsr: 1 x 2-hour seminar per week for 12 weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Subject readings will be made available online.
- 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 Specialisation (formal) Classical Studies and Archaeology Specialisation (formal) Classical Studies and Archaeology Major Ancient World Studies - 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: 10 November 2023