CLAS 3030 - Athens to Alexandria: Roman Antecedents
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CLAS 3030 Course Athens to Alexandria: Roman Antecedents Coordinating Unit Historical and Classical Studies Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites At least 15 units of Classics Major courses Restrictions Available to students undertaking a Classics Major only Assessment Research essay (5000 words) 50%, Seminar paper (2500 words) 35%, Oral presentation and handout 15% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Han Baltussen
All available Classics staff teach into this course.Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate:
1. familiarity with primary sources and artefacts central to a modern understanding of Classical and
Hellenistic Greek culture and their influence on Rome;
2. familiarity with problems and issues in the study of the relationships between Classical and Hellenistic Greek culture, art and literature and Rome by the early empire;
3. a clear understanding of the current methodologies available for the interpretation of literary and non-literary texts, across a
variety of genres;
4. a clear understanding of the current methodologies available for the interpretation of material evidence;
5. an ability to undertake self-directed research by formulating a topic for a research paper within structured guidelines,
using an appropriate methodology and selecting appropriate primary evidence;
6. productive and respectful engagement with peers via problem solving and the sharing of information;
7. a use of appropriate technologies and tools for higher research in classics, archaeology and ancient history.
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.
1-4 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.
5-6 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
6 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.
3-5 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.
1-2 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.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Weekly reading material will be provided online.
Recommended Resources
Reading lists, web-links, library resources, essay and study guide along with referencing guides will be on Canvas for this course.
Online Learning
This is not an online course. The weekly lecture will be recorded, but regular attendance at both the lecture and weekly seminars is important for successful completion of this course. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
One lecture per week will contextualise seminar topics in their historical framework, with a weekly seminar series starting in Week 2. The focus will be upon the seminars, exploring in greater detail aspects of Greek and Roman cultural interactions dealt with in levels
1-2 within the Classics Major.
Structured learning will also include attendance and participation in at least 3 Classics Departmental Research seminars (1.5
hours length) as well as up to half an hour preparation and discussion time, to familiarise students with the presentation of formal academic research papers at a postgraduate and professional level.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Workload (6 hours of structured learning per week) TOTAL HOURS = 72 hours per semester 1 x 1-hour lecture per week 12 hours per semester 1 x 2-hour seminar (or equivalent) per week 24 hours per semester 3 hours directed research: SGDE preparation for experts during module 3; meetings throughout the semester with appointed mentor for research project and directed research arising from that, and attendance/participation in at least 3 Classics Research Seminars (separately timetabled) 36 hours per semester
Self-directed learning TOTAL HOURS = 72
hours per semester6 hours reading per week 72 hours per semester 7 hours research per week 84 hours per semester 7 hours assignment-preparation per week 84 hours per semester Total WORKLOAD = 312 hours per semester
Learning Activities Summary
Lecture and seminar topics will vary from year to year, depending on the availability of staff, but will focus on the transmission and effects of Greek culture upon Rome.
A full guide will be available at the start of semester on MyUni.Specific Course Requirements
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Assessment
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
5000 word research essay Summative 50% 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 2500 word seminar paper Formative and Summative 35% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Oral presentation with handout Formative and Summative 15% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Assessment Related Requirements
Regular attendance at seminars is compulsory, as the achievement of course learning outcomes is substantially dependent on this.
Assessment Detail
5000 word essay: students must submit online a research essay on a topic decided in collaboration between staff and student, and which must be related to the seminar reading programme for this course. The essay will be submitted at the end of semester. = 50% weighting
2500 word seminar paper: students must submit a seminar paper on a topic within the set seminar programme. The paper is submitted in hard copy one week after the seminar at which the topic was discussed. See MyUni for any further restrictions on which seminar topics will be available to write up within the semester. = 35% weighting
Oral presentation with handout: students must deliver a ca 10 minute paper on a topic chosen from the set seminar programme, and include a handout of no more than a single A4 sheet. See MyUni for any further restrictions on which seminar topics will be available to present within the semester. = 15 % weighting
Submission
Submission of essay and seminar paper will be online, via MyUni. The oral presentation will be done in seminar-class and the handouts will be provided by the student at the start of that class. Details will be made available in the first seminar meeting and online in MyUni.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending 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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