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AHIS321 – From Constantine to Theodora: Church and State in Late Antiquity
2014 – S2 External
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Peter Edwell
Contact via peter.edwell@mq.edu.au
Lecturer/Tutor
Mark Hebblewhite
Contact via TBA
W6A 516
TBA
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| Credit points |
Credit points
3
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
39cp or (6cp in AHIS or AHST units at 200 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
The age of Constantine was a watershed in European history; this unit traces developments in politics, religion and literature from the fourth to the mid-sixth centuries in the Eastern and Western empires. Major themes include: historiography; church/state relations; and the role of women in society. The unit also provides an introduction to study in Medieval and Byzantine history.
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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:
- Analyse and express your judgement about the history of church and state in late antiquity in oral and written form at an advanced undergraduate level.
- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding of their context and modern interpretations of them with a greater emphasis on analysis than description.
- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in both oral and written form.
- Plan, revise and submit written work according to schedule.
- Draw together and judge pre-selected and self-located evidence to provide an analysis of an important aspect of the history of church and state in late antiquity at an advanced undergraduate level.
- Demonstrate both specific and overall knowledge of church and state in late antiquity under exam conditions at a mature undergraduate level.
General Assessment Information
Criteria and Standards for Grading
Please see the statement of full criteria and standards for grading against which individual assessment tasks will be judged on the unit's iLearn web page.
Submission Method for Assessment Tasks
For internal students, tutorial papers must be submitted in the tutorial for the week in which it relates. For example, if you are submitting the tutorial paper for week 5, it must be submitted to your tutor in the tutorial for week 5. Tutorial papers will not be accepted at any other time. All tutorial papers submitted in tutorials must include a signed essay submission cover. These may be generated at the following link:
http://www.arts.mq.edu.au/current_students/undergraduate/coversheet
Papers submitted through turn-it-in by internal students will not be accepted. External students are required to submit tutorial papers through turn-it-in on the unit's iLearn web site by 5pm, Friday of the week to which the tutorial paper relates. No papers will accepted after 5pm, Friday of the relevant week.
Referencing requirements for written work
Tutorial papers must be referenced in accordance with the full version of the Essay Presentation Guide available on the Department of Ancient History website at the following address:
Tutorial papers must also include a bibliography. Footnotes/endnotes should only include references to texts, books articles, etc. They should not include discussion. Footnotes/endnotes and bibliographies do not count towards the word limit.
Successful Completion of the Unit
In order to successfully complete the unit, candidates must attempt all items of assessment and achieve an overall mark of 50% or above.
Extensions and Late Submission of Assessment Tasks
Extensions can only be granted in exceptional cases and may only be sought after consultation with the unit convenor and before the assignment is due.
As noted above, for internal students tutorial papers may only be submitted in the tutorial to which they relate. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, papers will not be accepted after the tutorial to which they relate. For external students, papers must be submitted through turn-it-in on the unit's iLearn web site by 5pm on the Friday of the week relevant to that tutorial topic. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, papers will not be accepted after 5pm, Friday.
For Disruption of Studies Policy see under Policies and Procedures.
Final Examination Details
The final examination is centrally administered and has a 2-hour time limit. It is a closed-book exam which will comprise a compulsory essay question, short answer questions and short essay questions. More information about the examination will be given in week 10 of the unit.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Tutorial Papers | 40% | Week 7/Week 13 |
| Participation | 20% | Ongoing |
| Examination | 40% | TBA |
Tutorial Papers
Due: Week 7/Week 13
Weighting: 40%
Two tutorial papers of 1,500 words each based on the questions from your choice of 2 tutorials throughout the semester. One paper must be submitted by week 7. For internal students, all papers must be submitted in class. For external students, papers must be submitted throughout turn-it-in on the unit website by 5pm Friday in the relevant week.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse and express your judgement about the history of church and state in late antiquity in oral and written form at an advanced undergraduate level.
- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding of their context and modern interpretations of them with a greater emphasis on analysis than description.
- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in both oral and written form.
- Plan, revise and submit written work according to schedule.
- Draw together and judge pre-selected and self-located evidence to provide an analysis of an important aspect of the history of church and state in late antiquity at an advanced undergraduate level.
Participation
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 20%
External student contributions to online discussions on a weekly basis are assessed on the basis of contributions throughout the semester. Internal students are assessed on their participation in live tutorials.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse and express your judgement about the history of church and state in late antiquity in oral and written form at an advanced undergraduate level.
- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding of their context and modern interpretations of them with a greater emphasis on analysis than description.
- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in both oral and written form.
Examination
Due: TBA
Weighting: 40%
A two-hour, sit-down examination based on material covered in lectures, tutorials and online discussions throughout the semester.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse and express your judgement about the history of church and state in late antiquity in oral and written form at an advanced undergraduate level.
- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding of their context and modern interpretations of them with a greater emphasis on analysis than description.
- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in both oral and written form.
- Draw together and judge pre-selected and self-located evidence to provide an analysis of an important aspect of the history of church and state in late antiquity at an advanced undergraduate level.
- Demonstrate both specific and overall knowledge of church and state in late antiquity under exam conditions at a mature undergraduate level.
Delivery and Resources
Staff Contact details
The Lecturer for the first half of second semester 2014 is Dr Mark Hebblewhite (Rm. 516, W6A, e-mail address: mark.hebblewhite@mq.edu.au). In the second half of the semester, Dr Peter Edwell will be the lecturer. (Rm. 516, W6A, e-mail address: peter.edwell@mq.edu.au).
Tutorial staff, consultation hours and contact details to be advised.
Required Unit Materials
The only compulsory book for this unit is a Book of Readings which is available in the Co-op Bookshop. It is essential to purchase the Book of Readings because it contains all of the texts which form the basis of tutorial questions and discussions. Weekly tutorial questions and bibliographies are available on the unit's iLearn web page.
Important dates
Semester Commences: Monday, 4 August
Semester Break: Monday, 20 September to Friday, 3 October
Semester recommences: Monday, 6 October– Friday, 14 November
Examinations commence: Monday, 17 November
Lecture and Tutorial Times
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Lecture |
Class_01 |
Tue |
10-12 |
W6B336 |
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Tutorial_1 |
Class_01 |
Tue |
12 |
W5C311 |
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Tutorial_2 |
Class_02 |
Tue |
16 |
X5B136 |
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Class_03 |
Tue |
17 |
X5B134 |
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Technology Used
This unit has an online presence. Students are required to have regular access to a computer and the internet. Mobile devices alone are not sufficient.
The lectures for this unit will be recorded and the audio recordings will be available on the Echo 360 system. There is also a iLearn page for the unit which can be accessed at http://ilearn.mq.edu.au/. Readings will be available on e-Reserve and iLearn; other digital resources will also be placed on the iLearn site.
Unit Schedule
Week 1 Tuesday, 5 August
Lecture: General introduction to unit and the third century background
Tutorial: No tutorials in first week
Week 2 Tuesday, 12 August
Lecture: The Tetrarchy and the Rise to Power of Constantine.
Tutorial: Eusebius and the Great Persecution
Week 3 Tuesday, 19 August
Lecture: Constantine as Sole Emperor: AD 324-337
Papyrology and History in Late Antiquity (Dr Malcolm Choat)
Tutorial: Eusebius and Lactantius: The Conversion of Constantine
Week 4 Tuesday, 26 August
Lecture: The Sons of Constantine: Constantius II, Constantine II and Constans
Tutorial: Athanasius, History of the Arians
Week 5 Tuesday, 2 September
Lecture: The Emperor Julian
Historiography and Ammianus Marcellinus (Professor Alanna Nobbs)
Tutorial: Themistius
Week 6 Tuesday, 9 September
No lectures or tutorials.
Week 7 Tuesday, 16 September
Lecture: "Romanitas" and the Barbarians (Associate Professor Andrew Gillett)
The Late Roman Army
Tutorial: Sources on the death of Julian
Week 8 Tuesday, 7 October
Lecture: From Valentinian to Theodosius I
Tutorial: Ammianus Marcellinus on the Battle of Adrianople
Week 9 Tuesday, 14 October
Lecture: Church/State relations in the fifth century
Tutorial: Symmachus & Ambrose: The debate on the altar of victory
Week 10 Tuesday, 21 October
Lecture: Rome and the church outside the Empire
Tutorial: Codex Theodosianus
Week 11 Tuesday, 28 October
Lecture: The Development of Monasticism in Late Antiquity
Tutorial: Theodoret’s Life of Simeon Stylites
Week 12 Tuesday, 4 November
Lecture: The Emperor Justinian
Tutorial: Pseudo-Joshua the Stylite
Week 13 Tuesday, 11 November
Lecture: Empresses, Church and State
Unit summary
Tutorial: Procopius & Malalas: The Nika Riots and Theodora
Learning and Teaching Activities
Two hour lecture
Online discussions
Written assessments
Examination
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of 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/support/student_conduct/
Student Support
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Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
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
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://informatics.mq.edu.au/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Graduate Capabilities
Capable of Professional and Personal Judgement and Initiative
We want our graduates to have emotional intelligence and sound interpersonal skills and to demonstrate discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgement. They will exercise initiative as needed. They will be capable of risk assessment, and be able to handle ambiguity and complexity, enabling them to be adaptable in diverse and changing environments.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Analyse and express your judgement about the history of church and state in late antiquity in oral and written form at an advanced undergraduate level.
- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding of their context and modern interpretations of them with a greater emphasis on analysis than description.
- Plan, revise and submit written work according to schedule.
- Draw together and judge pre-selected and self-located evidence to provide an analysis of an important aspect of the history of church and state in late antiquity at an advanced undergraduate level.
- Demonstrate both specific and overall knowledge of church and state in late antiquity under exam conditions at a mature undergraduate level.
Assessment tasks
- Tutorial Papers
- Participation
- Examination
Learning and teaching activities
- 2 x 1,500 word essays based on your choice of one discussion topic from weeks 2 to 7 and one discussion topic from weeks 8-13.
- 2 hour examination in which a broad, interpretative question will be asked together with a number of more specific questions.
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Our graduates will have enquiring minds and a literate curiosity which will lead them to pursue knowledge for its own sake. They will continue to pursue learning in their careers and as they participate in the world. They will be capable of reflecting on their experiences and relationships with others and the environment, learning from them, and growing - personally, professionally and socially.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Analyse and express your judgement about the history of church and state in late antiquity in oral and written form at an advanced undergraduate level.
- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding of their context and modern interpretations of them with a greater emphasis on analysis than description.
- Demonstrate both specific and overall knowledge of church and state in late antiquity under exam conditions at a mature undergraduate level.
Assessment tasks
- Tutorial Papers
- Participation
- Examination
Learning and teaching activities
- Lectures will cover broader themes in relation to church and state in late antiquity. There will also be guest lectures on more specific topics.
- 2 x 1,500 word essays based on your choice of one discussion topic from weeks 2 to 7 and one discussion topic from weeks 8-13.
Discipline Specific Knowledge and Skills
Our graduates will take with them the intellectual development, depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in their chosen fields to make them competent and confident in their subject or profession. They will be able to demonstrate, where relevant, professional technical competence and meet professional standards. They will be able to articulate the structure of knowledge of their discipline, be able to adapt discipline-specific knowledge to novel situations, and be able to contribute from their discipline to inter-disciplinary solutions to problems.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Analyse and express your judgement about the history of church and state in late antiquity in oral and written form at an advanced undergraduate level.
- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding of their context and modern interpretations of them with a greater emphasis on analysis than description.
- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in both oral and written form.
- Draw together and judge pre-selected and self-located evidence to provide an analysis of an important aspect of the history of church and state in late antiquity at an advanced undergraduate level.
- Demonstrate both specific and overall knowledge of church and state in late antiquity under exam conditions at a mature undergraduate level.
Assessment tasks
- Tutorial Papers
- Participation
- Examination
Learning and teaching activities
- Lectures will cover broader themes in relation to church and state in late antiquity. There will also be guest lectures on more specific topics.
- Discussions are run on a weekly basis. Discussion questions are the same as internal tutorial questions.
- 2 x 1,500 word essays based on your choice of one discussion topic from weeks 2 to 7 and one discussion topic from weeks 8-13.
- 2 hour examination in which a broad, interpretative question will be asked together with a number of more specific questions.
Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
We want our graduates to be capable of reasoning, questioning and analysing, and to integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments; to be able to critique constraints, assumptions and limitations; to be able to think independently and systemically in relation to scholarly activity, in the workplace, and in the world. We want them to have a level of scientific and information technology literacy.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Analyse and express your judgement about the history of church and state in late antiquity in oral and written form at an advanced undergraduate level.
- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding of their context and modern interpretations of them with a greater emphasis on analysis than description.
- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in both oral and written form.
- Draw together and judge pre-selected and self-located evidence to provide an analysis of an important aspect of the history of church and state in late antiquity at an advanced undergraduate level.
Assessment tasks
- Tutorial Papers
- Participation
- Examination
Learning and teaching activities
- Lectures will cover broader themes in relation to church and state in late antiquity. There will also be guest lectures on more specific topics.
- Discussions are run on a weekly basis. Discussion questions are the same as internal tutorial questions.
- 2 x 1,500 word essays based on your choice of one discussion topic from weeks 2 to 7 and one discussion topic from weeks 8-13.
- 2 hour examination in which a broad, interpretative question will be asked together with a number of more specific questions.
Problem Solving and Research Capability
Our graduates should be capable of researching; of analysing, and interpreting and assessing data and information in various forms; of drawing connections across fields of knowledge; and they should be able to relate their knowledge to complex situations at work or in the world, in order to diagnose and solve problems. We want them to have the confidence to take the initiative in doing so, within an awareness of their own limitations.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Analyse and express your judgement about the history of church and state in late antiquity in oral and written form at an advanced undergraduate level.
- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding of their context and modern interpretations of them with a greater emphasis on analysis than description.
- Plan, revise and submit written work according to schedule.
- Draw together and judge pre-selected and self-located evidence to provide an analysis of an important aspect of the history of church and state in late antiquity at an advanced undergraduate level.
Assessment tasks
- Tutorial Papers
- Examination
Learning and teaching activities
- Lectures will cover broader themes in relation to church and state in late antiquity. There will also be guest lectures on more specific topics.
- Discussions are run on a weekly basis. Discussion questions are the same as internal tutorial questions.
- 2 x 1,500 word essays based on your choice of one discussion topic from weeks 2 to 7 and one discussion topic from weeks 8-13.
Creative and Innovative
Our graduates will also be capable of creative thinking and of creating knowledge. They will be imaginative and open to experience and capable of innovation at work and in the community. We want them to be engaged in applying their critical, creative thinking.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Analyse and express your judgement about the history of church and state in late antiquity in oral and written form at an advanced undergraduate level.
- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding of their context and modern interpretations of them with a greater emphasis on analysis than description.
- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in both oral and written form.
- Draw together and judge pre-selected and self-located evidence to provide an analysis of an important aspect of the history of church and state in late antiquity at an advanced undergraduate level.
Assessment tasks
- Tutorial Papers
- Participation
Learning and teaching activities
- Discussions are run on a weekly basis. Discussion questions are the same as internal tutorial questions.
- 2 x 1,500 word essays based on your choice of one discussion topic from weeks 2 to 7 and one discussion topic from weeks 8-13.
Effective Communication
We want to develop in our students the ability to communicate and convey their views in forms effective with different audiences. We want our graduates to take with them the capability to read, listen, question, gather and evaluate information resources in a variety of formats, assess, write clearly, speak effectively, and to use visual communication and communication technologies as appropriate.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Analyse and express your judgement about the history of church and state in late antiquity in oral and written form at an advanced undergraduate level.
- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding of their context and modern interpretations of them with a greater emphasis on analysis than description.
- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in both oral and written form.
- Plan, revise and submit written work according to schedule.
- Draw together and judge pre-selected and self-located evidence to provide an analysis of an important aspect of the history of church and state in late antiquity at an advanced undergraduate level.
- Demonstrate both specific and overall knowledge of church and state in late antiquity under exam conditions at a mature undergraduate level.
Assessment tasks
- Tutorial Papers
- Participation
- Examination
Learning and teaching activities
- Discussions are run on a weekly basis. Discussion questions are the same as internal tutorial questions.
- 2 x 1,500 word essays based on your choice of one discussion topic from weeks 2 to 7 and one discussion topic from weeks 8-13.
- 2 hour examination in which a broad, interpretative question will be asked together with a number of more specific questions.
Engaged and Ethical Local and Global citizens
As local citizens our graduates will be aware of indigenous perspectives and of the nation's historical context. They will be engaged with the challenges of contemporary society and with knowledge and ideas. We want our graduates to have respect for diversity, to be open-minded, sensitive to others and inclusive, and to be open to other cultures and perspectives: they should have a level of cultural literacy. Our graduates should be aware of disadvantage and social justice, and be willing to participate to help create a wiser and better society.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Analyse and express your judgement about the history of church and state in late antiquity in oral and written form at an advanced undergraduate level.
- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding of their context and modern interpretations of them with a greater emphasis on analysis than description.
- Plan, revise and submit written work according to schedule.
- Draw together and judge pre-selected and self-located evidence to provide an analysis of an important aspect of the history of church and state in late antiquity at an advanced undergraduate level.
Assessment tasks
- Tutorial Papers
- Participation
- Examination
Learning and teaching activities
- Discussions are run on a weekly basis. Discussion questions are the same as internal tutorial questions.
- 2 x 1,500 word essays based on your choice of one discussion topic from weeks 2 to 7 and one discussion topic from weeks 8-13.
Socially and Environmentally Active and Responsible
We want our graduates to be aware of and have respect for self and others; to be able to work with others as a leader and a team player; to have a sense of connectedness with others and country; and to have a sense of mutual obligation. Our graduates should be informed and active participants in moving society towards sustainability.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Analyse and express your judgement about the history of church and state in late antiquity in oral and written form at an advanced undergraduate level.
- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding of their context and modern interpretations of them with a greater emphasis on analysis than description.
Assessment tasks
- Tutorial Papers
- Participation
- Examination
Learning and teaching activities
- Discussions are run on a weekly basis. Discussion questions are the same as internal tutorial questions.
- 2 x 1,500 word essays based on your choice of one discussion topic from weeks 2 to 7 and one discussion topic from weeks 8-13.
Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
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| 29/07/2014 | Hi again Lea Ditto for the internal study guide. Peter |