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AHIS3220 – Rome and the Caesars
2020 – Session 1, Weekday attendance, North Ryde
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Ray Laurence
Paul McKechnie
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
130cp at 1000 level or above or (20cp in AHIS or AHST units at 2000 level)
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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 is a study of Roman political and institutional history from the murder of Julius Caesar (44 B.C.) to the First Tetrarchy (A.D. 284-305). We will examine the lives and policies of Roman emperors, as well as the impact of the Roman state on the provinces. The unit will involve study of literary, numismatic, epigraphic, and archaeological evidence.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Conduct research on and undertake a critical analysis of the literary, numismatic, epigraphic, and archaeological sources for Roman emperors and Roman imperial history.
- ULO2: Conduct research on and undertake a critical analysis of modern scholarship on Roman emperors and Roman imperial history.
- ULO3: Demonstrate an ability to communicate and synthesize the results of your research in the ancient sources and modern scholarship in a written format.
Assessment Tasks
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General Assessment Information
Tutorial Attendance and Participation Students are expected to prepare for, attend, and participate actively in all tutorials in the course. Tutorial participation is worth 10%. If a student must be absent from tutorials for health or other reasons, they must complete a Special Consideration application.
Submission of Written Assignments
The Coin Assignment (10%) and Research Essay (40%) must be submitted through TurnItIn via the iLearn unit portal.
Length of Written Assignments The word length for assignments includes includes quotations, references, and footnotes, but not the bibliography. The length must be within 10% (plus or minus) of the specified word count.
Late Submission Penalty 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.
Delivery and Resources
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Classes
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Lectures: All lectures have been recorded and are available on-line, there is a 2-hour recorded lecture every week, except Week 9.
Tutorials: There are tutorials every week, except Week 1, Week 9, and Week 13.
Student Workload In accordance with Senate Guidelines, a student workload of 3 hours per credit point (i.e., 9 hours per week for this 3-credit point unit) for 15 weeks (13 weeks of lectures + 2 weeks of recess) is expected.
Required Readings There are no textbooks for this course. Students will be required to read source materials placed on the iLearn website.
Online iLearn Site This 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
Unit Schedule
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Policies and Procedures
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:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
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).
Student Code of Conduct
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
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
Student Support
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Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Student Services and 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.
Student Enquiries
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IT Help
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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.
Changes from Previous Offering
The participation mark has been removed from this unit in line with Faculty of Arts policies.
Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
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| 06/02/2020 | Correction of mode of delivery of lectures to on-line lectures |