Undergraduate - UnitATS4702 - Research seminar: Ritual and drama, the politics of antiquity

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12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Organisational Unit	Archaeology and Ancient History
Offered	Clayton First semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Associate Professor Colin Hope

Notes

Previously coded CLA4020

Synopsis

Guided reading in an area of students' choice that is relevant to the notion of Claasical Studies, subject to the approval of the lecturer. Students also conduct research which leads to written tasks on a question or topic relevant to their guided reading.

Outcomes

By the completion of this unit, it is expected that students will able to:

to understand key notions surrounding the social, religious and political institutions of the Greeks and the Romans
analyze the relationship between language, ideology, and culture in the Classical world and in critical approaches to it
demonstrate knowledge and application of a range of methodological and theoretical approaches to Classical Studies
engage in independent research
demonstrate an advanced level of analytical and written skills.

Assessment

Written work (8000 words): 90%
Oral presentation: 10%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Eva Anagnostou-Laoutides

Workload requirements

Maximum two hours per week

Prerequisites

Completion of a Classical Studies Major and eligibility to undertake Honours