PASSING MARK

To pass AHIS2251, you must complete all of the assessments and achieve an overall mark of at least 50%.

MARKING RUBRICS

Written assessment tasks will be graded using a rubric that outlines the criteria and standards for each grade descriptor. Rubrics can be found on the unit's iLearn site under 'Assessments'. 

PENALTIES

1. 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. 

2. Word Limit Penalty

• Written assessment tasks submitted that are under or over the word length by more than 15% will be penalised with a loss of 10% of the total possible mark. NOTE: Footnotes and bibliographies are not included in word counts.

3. Citation and Referencing techniques Penalty

• Turnitin is 'text-matching' software that is designed to educate students about appropriate citation and referencing techniques. Turnitin is also used to provide the university with confidence in the academic integrity of students' work. 
• Written assessment tasks submitted without proper referencing (e.g., no bibliography, omission of page numbers, etc), will be marked accoring to the Macquarie Academic Integrity Policy and the schedule of penalties.

EXTENSION REQUESTS

• Written assignments: Extensions for written tasks are subject to the University's Special Consideration Policy and can only be granted by applying for Special Consideration through AskMQ. Please do not ask the convenors for an extension, but you may inform them if you intend to apply for Special Consideration.
• Online quizzes: Extensions are not possible for online quizzes. In the event that you are unable to complete a weekly quiz or the Online Final test during the scheduled time, and have been approved for Special Consideration, you will be set an alternative written task to complete.

RELEASE OF RESULTS

Feedback for written work and the final test will be supplied within 2-3 weeks of the due date. Results can be viewed via iLearn using the Gradebook tool.

FINAL MARKS

Grading decisions for each assessment task will be moderated against the set criteria and standards before task results are released. Please note that 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 'Results' in the Policies and Procedures section below.

UNIT REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS

This unit will be taught following a flipped classroom model, in which students first gain exposure to new material outside of class via reading and watching recorded lectures, and then the tutorial time is used to do the harder work of assimilating that knowledge.

The unit is comprised of two key elements:

1. Three hours of instruction: 1-2 hours of pre-recorded lectures and 1 hour tutorial delivered either on campus or asynchronously online (for Online-Flexible and OUA students); and
2. Individual study and preparation.

Note:

• Students are expected to attend all tutorials (or complete all tutorial activities online each week), unless there are extenuating circumstances.
• Pre-recorded lectures will be available on the iLearn site before the week they are due. Students are expected to have watched the videos and completed the required lecture and tutorial readings before attending their scheduled tutorial.  

WEEKLY TOPICS

WEEKLY STEPS

BEFORE TUTORIALS | Preparation

Step 1 | Lecture preparation

• Watch the pre-recorded lectures and complete the required lecture readings in preparation for the weekly online quiz

Step 2 | Tutorial preparation

• Complete the tutorial readings before attending class (available via iLearn)

DURING TUTORIALS | Knowledge Building

Step 3 | Engage with your peers

• Participate in group discussions and class activities, either on campus or via online discussions

AFTER TUTORIALS | Consolidation

Step 4 | Consolidate your knowledge

• Complete the weekly online quiz based on the required readings and the lecture.

The assessment requirements have changed since the last offering. In 2024, the Artistic Description and Analysis will focus on ancient Near Eastern art exclusively and the Final Test will focus on ancient Egyptian art exclusively.