Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

This unit endeavours to explain/understand particular societies and their transition in the Classical World by focusing attention on selected periods, aspects and individuals in ancient Greece and Rome. Such understandings provide a basis for further intensive study of the period and encourages questioning of established interpretations and knowledge. It is designed to facilitate expertise in the area by creating a substantial knowledge base.

Aims

The aim of this unit is to introduce you to understandings of early Eastern Mediterranean civilizations and the rise and fall of the great powers of the classical era, with special emphasis on Ancient Greece and Rome. Lectures, tutorials and readings will focus on selected periods, aspects, and individuals. Upon completion of this unit, you should have a solid foundational understanding of the Classical World.

Objectives

On completion of this unit, you should be able to:

1. Display knowledge of key developments in history in the Classical World;


2. Evaluate historical evidence and interpretations in an effort to explain developments in this period;


3. Demonstrate an ability to research and write on selected topics; and


4. Demonstrate an ability to take accurate, adequate notes of the salient points from class presentations, as well as participate meaningfully in cooperative, small-group activities.


5. Contribute and participate in small group class tutorial presentations, as well as engage meaningfully in tutorial activities.

Content

This unit focuses on developments in the Classical World with particular reference to Greece in the 4th and 5th centuries BC, and Rome in the period of transition from republic to empire ending with Nero's death in 68AD.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

This unit primarily consists of lectures, tutorial presentations and discussions. It offers diverse perspectives and multi-disciplinary approaches to methods of learning. The lectures are informative with varied interpretations presented to consolidate aspects of each topic. Tutorials are student-centred with discussion encouraged. The assessment requires students to reflect upon the stated aims of the unit.

Assessment

The General Assessment for this unit is both formative and summative. Tasks include a tutorial presentation, weekly quizzes and a written examination.Tutorial: The lecturer or tutor will offer suggestions and directions concerning the content and arrangement of the tutorial presentation.
Exam: Sample exam questions will be available.

Assessment name: Presentation (Oral or Group)
Description: Oral presentation to class on specified topics utilising visual material.
Relates to objectives: 1 & 5.
Weight: 25%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group
Due date: TBA

Assessment name: Weekly Quiz
Description: Short answer questions about the content covered in the lectures and tutorials.
Relates to objectives: 1.
Weight: 25%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: In Tutorials

Assessment name: Examination (theory)
Description: Examation (Theory)
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3 & 4.
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End-Semester

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Prescribed Reading
Freeman, C. Egypt, Greece and Rome: Civilizations of the Ancient Mediterranean. (Oxford: Oxford University Press 2004).
Suetonius. trans. Grave, R. The Twelve Caesars. rev.edn. (London: Penguin 1989).

Risk assessment statement

There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit. Workplace health and safety protocols in relation to computer use apply.

Disclaimer: Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 18-May-2012