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Research in Ancient World Studies (ANCW40014)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Email: tlewit@unimelb.edu.au
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: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
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: 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: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Tamara Lewit 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 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Email: tlewit@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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- 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) Ancient World Studies Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Ancient World Studies Specialisation (formal) Classics (Ancient Greek and Latin) - 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: 31 January 2024