Your work will be assessed against:

1. Accuracy of translation (Weekly translations, Essay,  Exam)

2. Comprehensiveness and accuracy, employing appropriate linguistic metalanguage, of grammatical commentary (Weekly translations, Essay and Exam) - a model is provided on the Unit iLearn site.

3. Appropriate use of secondary literature, clarity of argument, structure and expression (Essay = Document analysis). The marking rubric for the essay is provided on iLearn.

EXTENSIONS and DISRUPTION to STUDIES (Special Consideration)

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.

For Special Consideration consult the following website: https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration

GRADES

The grade a student receives will signify their overall performance in meeting the learning outcomes of a unit of study. Grades will not be awarded by reference to the achievement of other students nor allocated to fit a predetermined distribution. In determining a grade, due weight will be given to the learning outcomes and level of a unit (ie 100, 200, 300, 800 etc). Graded units will use the following grades:

HD          High Distinction                 85-100

D             Distinction                           75-84

Cr            Credit                                  65-74

P             Pass                                    50-64

F              Fail                                       0-49

IMPORTANT NOTE ON FINAL MARKS: Please note with respect to the marks you receive for work during the session: that the marks given are indicative only; final marks will be determined after moderation. See further the note on Results in the Policies and Procedures section below.

Technology

This unit employs the following technology

• iLearn

• Echo

The unit has an online presence. Login is via: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/

Students are required to have regular access to a computer and the internet. Mobile devices alone are not sufficient.

For technical support go to: http://mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/informatics/help

For student quick guides on the use of iLearn go to: http://mq.edu.au/iLearn/student_info/guides.htm

Lecture Times

For lecture times and classrooms please consult: https://timetables.mq.edu.au/2019/

Satisfactory Completion

Completion of all Assessment Tasks is required to complete the unit satisfactorily. Internal students are expected to attend at least one lecture per week and to inform the Convener of any issues affecting attendance. Preparation of translations of Latin texts is required before each lecture.

Submission and Extensions

Submission of the  Document Analysis is electronic via Turnitin. The Examination is closed-book and administered by the central administration.

Extensions are available on medical grounds and may be requested under other special circumstances. Apply direct to the Convener.

Penalties for Late Submission

A penalty of 2% per day (including weekends) will be imposed for late submission of assessment tasks unless medical grounds or other special circumstances apply.

Week 1 Introduction to Medieval Latin

Week 2 Medieval hagiography

Week 3 Medieval letters

Week 4 Medieval poetry

Week 5 Medieval histories

Week 6 Medieval hagiography II; 

Week 7 Medieval letters II

Week 8 Medieval poetry II

Week 9 No lecture

Week 10 Medieval histories II

Week 11 Other medieval Latin genres

Week 12 Revision; Document analysis due on Friday, 11.59pm

Week 13 Examination (closed book)

This unit has a 30% allocation for forum questions. It has no ongoing assessment of grammar by quizzes.