CLAS 4005B - Honours Classics Thesis B
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CLAS 4005B Course Honours Classics Thesis B Coordinating Unit Historical and Classical Studies Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 2 hours Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Prerequisites CLAS 4005A, Completed degree (72 units) including 24 units of Classics Major Incompatible CLAS 4003 Restrictions Completed degree (72 units) including 24 units of Classics Major Assessment 15000 word thesis (100%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Margaret O'Hea
All Classics staff can participate as supervisors of the thesis, subject to availabilty (sabbatical, etc).Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
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 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.
1,3,4,5 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.
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, 3 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
4 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 & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Regular (preferably weekly) meetings with the allocated thesis supervisor. Students are also expected to attend the research seminars within the Dept and contribute a short (10 mins) paper on their thesis topic, at a time to be organised within that seminar series, but within the first half of the semester.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Average of 12 hours discussion meetings with thesis supervisor over semester = 12 hrs
ca 25 hours per week self-directed research and thesis preparation, writing, etc x 12 = 300 hrs
Total = 312 hrsLearning Activities Summary
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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
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Course Learning Outcomes ca 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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