CLAS 3030 - Athens to Alexandria: Roman Antecedents

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2023

This capstone course for the Classics Major explores in greater depth the cultural legacies of Rome to Greece that have previously been studied within the Classics Major. Three modules will develop students? scholarly skills, including: - 'deep reading' of primary texts - Contextualising evidence - Making oral presentations of research following academic conventions - Following scholarly debates in ancient history, archaeology and classical literature. In Module 2, students will stream into content-specific seminars, then combine back into a common seminar program (Module 3). This allows students to build upon their specialisations within the Classics Major: archaeology with history, or intellectual history with literary studies. This provides the maximum possible flexibility that empowers students to develop their knowledge base and practice scholarly techniques through a research essay on a topic chosen by them in collaboration with staff. Module 1 - The lectures and three seminars will explore aspects of Classical Athens. Seminar 1 will explore the process of delivering a scholarly paper to an audience, and prepare students for their oral presentation later in the course. Seminars 2-3 may vary yearly, but may include the 'democratic' nature of Athenian art; Athenian Comedy and/or works of Aristotle. Module 2 - All students attend weekly lectures on historical or conceptual backgrounds to the late Classical and Hellenistic worlds. Students will, however, choose one of two parallel seminar themes offered. These will vary from year to year, but will be from the areas of archaeology/history, philosophy/intellectual history, or literary studies. They will examine in greater depth topics dealt with in previous Classics courses, focusing on the impact of the Classical and Hellenistic world on Rome. Module 3 - Students revert to a common seminar program, exploring current controversies and debates on the interpretation of ancient texts and artefacts, including the loss of texts and gaps in our knowledge of the past.

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Course Details

Course Code	CLAS 3030
Course	Athens to Alexandria: Roman Antecedents
Coordinating Unit	Classics, Archaeology and Ancient History
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: Dr Margaret O'Hea

All available Classics staff teach into this course.

Course Timetable

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

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.

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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.	6

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 semester
6 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

N/A

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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

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