Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit is focused on contemporary research in the classical world of Greece and Rome, recognising the multidisciplinary nature of this research and the broad range of specialised skills which are needed to pursue it. Students work with specialists in a range of fields such as archaeology, literary and linguistic analysis, and historical traditions. Emphasis is placed on the locating and utilising of resources to solve problems and to find up-to-date information quickly, and the strengths and weaknesses of particular resources are always a focus of discussion. Particular areas to be covered include the basic elements of archaeology, an introduction to textual transmission, the use of epigraphy and classical systems of time-reckoning.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Honours core unit in Classics and Ancient History [Bachelor of Arts (Honours)]
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate a realisation that much of the research being done in Classics and Ancient History depends on an interconnected range of skills, and show a comprehensive outlook when analysing problems; (2) develop a detailed appreciation of the resources and methodologies available within their own specialist areas; and (3) gain a good understanding of where information can be found in areas with which they are less familiar but which may still be relevant to their research.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) an exercise analysing the different disciplinary resources used in one piece of published research connected with the student's own dissertation; (2) a 2000-word essay requiring in-depth discussion of one of the areas covered in the unit's seminars; and (3) a two-hour examination requiring coverage of three of the seminar areas. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Lara O'Sullivan
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- enrolment inhonours in Classics and Ancient History
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.