Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Gil Davis
Contact via 0439817299
Every day by appointment except Wednesdays
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MAncHist or GradCertAncHist or MA in (Ancient History or Coptic Studies)
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit provides an in-depth study of Athens and its empire in the fifth century BCE, commencing with Cleisthenes' reforms. Athens' role in the Persian wars will be examined, and the evidence (documentary and literary) for the Delian League will be studied from the foundation of the League until its dissolution with the defeat of Athens in the Peloponnesian War.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE UNIT
To complete the unit successfully you need a minimum mark of 50% overall. You must attempt every piece of assessment.
GRADES:
F: 0-49% P: 50-64% CR: 65-74% D: 75-84% HD: 85-100%
ONLINE QUIZZES
You need to take a short quiz in weeks 2-13 inclusive based on information provided in the readings and seminar each week. The quizzes will consist of five multiple-choice or right/wrong questions and each quiz will be worth 2.5% of the total assessment. They are not designed to trick you. You may take the quiz whenever you like during the week up until Saturday evening. Each quiz may only be attempted once.
GROUP PRESENTATIONS
You must participate in two group presentations of material relating to a topic covered in each half of the semester. The presentations should go for 50-60 minutes in total and be supported by power-point slides or other media, and a full written text for me to read out if no presenter is available to physically make the presentation. You need to provide a brief written report containing your share of each presentation and stating the part you played in preparing the overall presentation prior to the seminar in which your presentation is given. Each presentation is worth 15% of your overall mark. One third of the marks will be given for the quality of the overall presentation and two thirds for your individual report. Topics will be assigned in Week 2 for the first presentation, and in Week 7 for the second presentation.
MAJOR ESSAY
The MAJOR ESSAY is due by the end of Week 13, 5pm Friday 10 November, 2017. It must be submitted through Turnitin. It is worth 40% of your total mark for the unit. The essay question is:
How does evidence gained from material culture (archaeology, epigraphy, numismatics) change our understanding of the Athenian Empire derived from ancient literary sources? Your answer must include two specific examples.
Your answer to the essay question should demonstrate extensive use of primary and secondary sources. Bibliographies provided give you a starting point for developing a reading list of secondary literature relevant to the essay topic. In order to locate further material on particular issues you should consult the footnotes and indices of modern works.
Your essay should be based on an analysis, weighting, and discussion of primary literary sources and any relevant archaeological, epigraphical and numismatic evidence. Secondary literature should be used to aid you in your analysis and interpretation and to place your interpretation within the context of previous scholarship. All opinions included in the essay, whether quoted directly or paraphrased, MUST be referenced according to the guidelines, Assignment Presentation Style Guide https://www.mq.edu.au/public/download/?id=292059.. Don't footnote lectures or include anything in footnotes except citations, and remember to include every reference you have actually used in your bibliography. You must include a word count. Anything beyond the prescribed word limit will not be marked.
Marking criteria:
1. The range of primary literary sources and archaeological, epigraphic and numismatic evidence used and the way in which they are weighted and analysed.
2. The range of secondary works consulted and the depth of engagement with them.
3. Structure of argument and skill in presenting it
4. Formal presentation including correct referencing, bibliography, English language grammar, spelling and punctuation
EXTENSIONS AND PENALTIES
All due dates are firm. Permission to submit a late piece of work will only be granted in case of illness or other exceptional cases. Special approval for such late submissions must be sought in advance (where circumstances permit it). Late work will otherwise incur a penalty of 5% per day (including weekends), unless there are special circumstances (normally illness or serious misadventure) and unless an extension of time has been granted by the Unit Convenor or the Head of Department.
RETURN OF WORK
Presentation reports
I plan to return the presentation reports within two weeks of submission.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Online Quizzes | 30% | No | Weeks 2-13 |
Group presentation 1 | 15% | No | Ist half of semester |
Group presentation 2 | 15% | No | 2nd half of semester |
Major essay | 40% | No | 13 |
Due: Weeks 2-13
Weighting: 30%
Do twelve short quizzes in weeks 2-13 inclusive based on information provided in the readings and seminar each week. The quizzes will consist of five multiple-choice or right/wrong questions and will each be worth 2.5% of the total assessment.
Due: Ist half of semester
Weighting: 15%
Participate in a group presentation of material relating to the topic covered in one seminar in weeks 4-7. Each student will provide a written report containing their share of the presentation and stating the part they played in preparing the overall presentation prior to the seminar in which their presentation is given. One third of the marks will be given for the quality of the overall presentation and two thirds for each individual report. Topics will be assigned in Week 2.
Due: 2nd half of semester
Weighting: 15%
Participate in a group presentation of material relating to the topic covered in one seminar in weeks 8-11. Each student will provide a written report containing their share of the presentation and stating the part they played in preparing the overall presentation prior to the seminar in which their presentation is given. One third of the marks will be given for the quality of the overall presentation and two thirds for each individual report. Topics will be assigned in Week 7.
Due: 13
Weighting: 40%
Write an essay of no more than 2,500 words including footnotes but excluding bibliography.
Student support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Student enquiry service
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
Equity support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
IT help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://informatics.mq.edu.au/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Week |
Dates |
Seminar topic |
Assessment |
1
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31 Jul – 6 Aug |
Introduction to the unit, and overview of the Athenian empire (IW) |
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2
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7-13 Aug |
Nature of the evidence: literary, archaeological, epigraphic, numismatic. |
Quiz |
3
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14-20 Aug |
Themistokles – what was his fate? (KS) |
Quiz |
4
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21-27 Aug |
Perils of leadership - ostracism |
Quiz Class presentation |
5
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28 Aug-3 Sept |
Excavations in the Athenian Agora |
Quiz Class presentation |
6
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4 Sept-10 Sept |
How decisions were made – election & lottery |
Quiz Class presentation |
7
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11-17 Sept |
Dating imperialism; how ‘bad’ was the Athenian Empire? |
Quiz Class presentation |
Session break |
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8
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2-8 Oct |
How far can we trust our literary sources? The Thucydides question. |
Quiz Class presentation |
9
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9-15 Oct
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Paying for empire – tribute, coinage & taxes |
Quiz Class presentation |
10
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16-22 Oct |
Hubris & nemesis - the Sicilian expedition |
Quiz Class presentation |
11
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23-29 Oct |
Inscription of the laws and sacred calendar |
Quiz Class presentation |
12
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30-5 Nov Oct |
Why did Athens lose the Peloponnesian War? The Perils of Athenian Democracy (IW) |
Quiz |
13
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6-12 Nov |
Wrap up – how certain is our reconstruction of the empire? |
Quiz Major essay due |
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
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