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AHIS6200 – Ancient Language Studies: Foundation in Ancient Language

2022 – Session 2, Online-flexible

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Ian Plant
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Admission to GradCertAncHist or MAncHIst
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

Students will undertake studies in an ancient culture relevant to their field of interest. This unit provides students with fundamental introductory knowledge and understanding in subject matter, ancient sources and modern scholarship relevant to their field of interest. It is a foundational unit for students who do not have a degree with a major in the field of ancient world studies.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Recognise and recall the script and phonetic structure of the ancient language.
  • ULO2: Identify and recall the grammatical structures of the ancient language at the appropriate level.
  • ULO3: Recognise and memorize the vocabulary of the ancient language at the appropriate level.
  • ULO4: Assess the grammar required for the translation of the texts in the ancient language at the appropriate level.
  • ULO5: Integrate the knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary in reading and/or writing texts in the ancient language at the appropriate level.
  • ULO6: Explore the significance of the ancient language for the study of relevant ancient cultures.

General Assessment Information

Specific dates for weekly tasks will be provided in the ilearn for the language you have chosen.

Late Assessment Submission Penalty  

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of ‘0’ (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue.    

 

This late penalty will apply to non-timed sensitive assessment (incl essays, reports, posters, portfolios, journals, recordings etc). Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs etc) will only be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application. Special Consideration outcome may result in a new question or topic. 

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Translation exercises 30% No 23:55, Sunday, Weeks 1-13
Participation exercises 10% No 23:55, Sunday, Weeks 1-13
Quiz 20% No 23:55, Sunday, Weeks 1-13
Exam 40% No Examination Period

Translation exercises

Assessment Type 1: Translation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 21 hours
Due: 23:55, Sunday, Weeks 1-13
Weighting: 30%

Translation exercises


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Recognise and recall the script and phonetic structure of the ancient language.
  • Identify and recall the grammatical structures of the ancient language at the appropriate level.
  • Recognise and memorize the vocabulary of the ancient language at the appropriate level.
  • Assess the grammar required for the translation of the texts in the ancient language at the appropriate level.
  • Integrate the knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary in reading and/or writing texts in the ancient language at the appropriate level.
  • Explore the significance of the ancient language for the study of relevant ancient cultures.

Participation exercises

Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 6 hours
Due: 23:55, Sunday, Weeks 1-13
Weighting: 10%

Different online exercises testing engagement with unit content.


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Recognise and recall the script and phonetic structure of the ancient language.
  • Identify and recall the grammatical structures of the ancient language at the appropriate level.
  • Recognise and memorize the vocabulary of the ancient language at the appropriate level.
  • Assess the grammar required for the translation of the texts in the ancient language at the appropriate level.
  • Integrate the knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary in reading and/or writing texts in the ancient language at the appropriate level.
  • Explore the significance of the ancient language for the study of relevant ancient cultures.

Quiz

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: 23:55, Sunday, Weeks 1-13
Weighting: 20%

Online quizzes


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Recognise and recall the script and phonetic structure of the ancient language.
  • Identify and recall the grammatical structures of the ancient language at the appropriate level.
  • Recognise and memorize the vocabulary of the ancient language at the appropriate level.
  • Assess the grammar required for the translation of the texts in the ancient language at the appropriate level.
  • Integrate the knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary in reading and/or writing texts in the ancient language at the appropriate level.
  • Explore the significance of the ancient language for the study of relevant ancient cultures.

Exam

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Examination Period
Weighting: 40%

Exam


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Recognise and recall the script and phonetic structure of the ancient language.
  • Identify and recall the grammatical structures of the ancient language at the appropriate level.
  • Recognise and memorize the vocabulary of the ancient language at the appropriate level.
  • Assess the grammar required for the translation of the texts in the ancient language at the appropriate level.
  • Integrate the knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary in reading and/or writing texts in the ancient language at the appropriate level.
  • Explore the significance of the ancient language for the study of relevant ancient cultures.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

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 and Resources

This unit is a 'shell' unit, which means that you take lectures/tutorials/seminars from another teaching unit in order to pass this one.  You may choose any one of the AHIS ancient languages undergraduate language units for your content. The History and Archaeology Department offers units in following languages: Latin, Ancient Greek, Ancient Hebrew, Hieroglyphic Egyptian, and Coptic Egyptian. 

Your choice of language is restricted by the availability of that option in the session in which you take this unit. 

You choose level A language if you have not previously undertaken any study in that language. If you have already undertaken some study in that language, you should contact the course-convenor of the language unit of your choice to determine what level would be the most suitable for you, taking into account your existing knowledge of the language. You can contact me to get the name of the unit convenor or for any other advice about your choice. A list of units is accessible through this link:

https://coursehandbook.mq.edu.au/search?q=AHIS

Unit Schedule

Language Units Available in Session 2. 

1000 Level (no prior study) 

Hebrew A       

Coptic Egyptian A        

  

Higher levels (relevant prior study required) 

 Ancient Greek B          

Latin B            

Hieroglyphic Egyptian B           

Ancient Greek D          

Latin D            

Hieroglyphic Egyptian D           

Ancient Hebrew C 

Note that language options not listed here are offered in Session 1 and so not available in Session 2. 

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/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

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:

Student Enquiries

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IT Help

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.

Changes from Previous Offering

 

Addition of MQ standard submission times to assessment tasks; addition of MQ standard late assessment submission penalty.


Unit information based on version 2022.02 of the Handbook