CLAS 4003 - Honours Classics Thesis

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2023

The Classics Honours thesis is designed to prepare the student for independent research. This project of 15,000 words is based on extensive research in primary and secondary sources materials. It involves the development of a sustained argument around a specific topic. That topic will be one of the student's own choice, but is subject to approval by the Honours coordinator and supervisor.

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Course Details

Course Code	CLAS 4003
Course	Honours Classics Thesis
Coordinating Unit	Classics, Archaeology and Ancient History
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	12
Contact	1 hour per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	Completed degree (72 units) with a 24 unit major in Classics and a credit average or better result
Restrictions	Completed degree (72 units) with a 24 unit major in Classics and a credit average or better result
Assessment	15,000 word thesis (100%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Professor Han Baltussen

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

At the successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Design a research project that can be completed within a specified time period.

2. Complete a literature review to a high standard.

3. Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of a specific topic related to the Classical world.

4. Show proficiency in applying the methodologies appropriate to that topic to solve a research problem.

5. Demonstrate a high degree of intellectual independence and some capacity to undertake independent research.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	3, 4
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	1, 2, 4
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	1, 3, 4, 5
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	3
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	1, 5

Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Preparation of a thesis takes place through self-directed research activities as well as discussion of progress and problems with the thesis supervisor. Course work takes place in CLAS 4001 and CLAS 4002.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Self-directed research activities will take up 20% in semester 1 (alongside course work at 80%) and 100% in semester 2. Semester 2 will consist of the student's reading, writing and revision of the thesis, combined with a fortnightly meeting with the thesis supervisor.

Learning Activities Summary

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The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Course Learning Outcomes
15 thousand word thesis	Formative and Summative	100%	1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Assessment Detail

Assessment consists of ongoing work (draft chapters) being discussed with, and reviewed by, the thesis supervior, and examination of the thesis by two external assessors. The thesis weighting amounts to 50% of the overall mark for Honours.

Submission

Submission of the final draft of the thesis should occur when all guidelines regarding format and various components are in place. The submission date is announced at the start of the year and normally falls in late October.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M11 (Honours Mark Scheme)
Grade	Grade reflects following criteria for allocation of grade	Reported on Official Transcript
Fail	A mark between 1-49	F
Third Class	A mark between 50-59	3
Second Class Div B	A mark between 60-69	2B
Second Class Div A	A mark between 70-79	2A
First Class	A mark between 80-100	1
Result Pending	An interim result	RP
Continuing	Continuing	CN

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through .

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