Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Associate Professor in Department of Ancient History.
Kenneth Sheedy
Contact via email
Arts Precinct, 25WWB, B166
By appointment
Lecturer of Greek and Roman Archaeology
Susan Lupack
Contact via susan.lupack@mq.edu.au
Arts Precinct, 25WWB, B158
By appointment
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
40cp at 1000 level or above
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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 explores the era of the palace-based states in the Aegean during the Bronze Age (c.3000 BC – c.1100 BC). These are the dramatic years of Greek prehistory which the poet Hesiod famously described as the ‘Age of Heroes’, whose legends were recounted in Homer’s Iliad and the Odyssey. This unit critically examines the rich archaeological evidence, beginning with the emergence of complex societies in the Cyclades and Crete and the creation of the Minoan palace civilization with its most prestigious site of Knossos. Then follows a critical study of the rise of competing states on the Greek mainland including Mycenae, Tiryns, and Pylos. The Linear B script will also be explored for the information it provides concerning the Late Bronze Age Mycenaean society. |
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:
General Information:
Rubrics and other guidance for the Assessments will be posted on our iLearn site and discussed in class.
EXTENSION REQUESTS:
Please always let one of us know ahead of time if you are having difficulty completing an assessment or if you will not be able to attend class or complete a tutorial task. It's just good for us to know what is going on with you.
Please note: 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
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.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Research Essay | 30% | No | Week 13, Friday midnight |
Artefact Study | 20% | No | Week 7, Friday midnight |
Participation in online tutorial activities | 20% | No | Tuesday, Weeks 1-12 |
On-line quizzes | 30% | No | Thursday, Weeks 1-12 |
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 13, Friday midnight
Weighting: 30%
Students will research a given topic dealing with key themes in the archaeology of the Greek Bronze Age.
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 7, Friday midnight
Weighting: 20%
Students will analyse and research an artefact of their choice from the Minoan or Mycenaean world.
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: Tuesday, Weeks 1-12
Weighting: 20%
Students will be asked to engage through Zoom sessions in a variety of tutorial activities, including group work, discussions, and presentations
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 7 hours
Due: Thursday, Weeks 1-12
Weighting: 30%
The quizzes will be focused on material taken from the lecture and readings.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
DELIVERY
Lectures: Fully online. You will be able to access the lectures on our iLearn site.
Tutorials: All tutorials will be held as Zoom conference sessions.
REQUIRED TEXTS (both are available online through the Library):
Shelmerdine, C. (ed.). 2008. The Cambridge Companion to the Aegean Bronze Age. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, New York.
Cline, E. H. (ed.). 2010. The Oxford Handbook of the Bronze Age Aegean (ca. 3000-1000 BC). Oxford University Press, Oxford, New York.
Supplemental readings:
We will also assign or recommend supplemental readings whenever we find an article or chapter that particularly supports what we are doing in the lecture and tutorial.
NB: All readings for class should be completed before the lecture, and must be completed before taking the quizzes and attending the tutorials.
UNIT WEBPAGE AND TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED This unit will use the iLearn system (https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MQ/) to communicate with the students, so you will need access to a computer and a good internet connection. Basic computer and word-processing skills are also required.
Please see our iLearn site for the schedule of classes.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) 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 or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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