Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Jaye McKenzie-Clark
Contact via jaye.mckenzie-clark@mq.edu.au
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
12cp
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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 an introduction to archaeological study of ancient Mediterranean societies, with particular reference to Greek and Roman culture. It investigates the results of archaeological fieldwork and examines the material remains of these societies. Included in the unit are studies of architecture, artefacts and ancient technology. This unit also incorporates practical analytical exercises of artefacts in the University's Museum of Ancient Cultures.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Assessment Expectations
At 200 level students are expected to:
If you are not a student of the ancient world, or with limited experience of history- or humanities-based study, please make an appointment to see the unit convener prior to the census date.
Assignment submission
Extensions and penalties
Please avoid asking for extensions. If students anticipate any difficulty in meeting assigned due dates, it is important that they contact the convenor as early as possible. Application for an extension must be made prior to the submission date of the assignment. Such a request will be considered only if the student faces a serious crisis that can be documented in some way (eg. with a medical certificate). 'Getting behind with your work' or 'I had other deadlines' do not count.
* 2% of credit will be deducted per day (including weekends) for assignments handed in late without an extension.
If your assessment task is more than one week late, and you do not have special consideration, you will need to gain the permission of the unit convenor before submitting that task. Tasks more than one week late, without special consideration, will be marked on a pass/fail basis.
*10% of credit will be deducted for assignments that fall short of the word limit or exceed the word limit by 10% or more.
Assignments handed in early will not be marked and returned before the due date.
Returning assignments
We will aim to mark and return all submitted work within three weeks of the due date.
Examination(s)
There are no examinations for this unit.
On-Campus Session Attendance
Attendance at the two on-campus sessions is compulsory for all external students.
Name | Weighting | Due |
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On-Line Quiz | 5% | 11.59 pm 8 March 2015 |
Tutorial Presentation | 25% | Saturday 2 May 2015 9am-5pm |
Artefact Study | 30% | 11.59pm Thursday 26 March 2015 |
Major Essay | 40% | 11.59pm Thursday 28 May 2015 |
Due: 11.59 pm 8 March 2015
Weighting: 5%
This is a multiple choice quiz, which will be found in the iLearn Assessment Folder. The quiz will be available for a period of three days on the following dates: 6 March-8 March 2015 inclusive. Once commenced, the quiz must be completed in one 30 minute session.
The quiz consists of ten questions and is based on the material presented in lectures and tutorial videos in Weeks 1 and 2 inclusive. Marks will automatically become available when the quiz is finished.
Due: Saturday 2 May 2015 9am-5pm
Weighting: 25%
Assessment for the Unit also includes a Tutorial Oral Presentation.
Due: 11.59pm Thursday 26 March 2015
Weighting: 30%
Students choose only one of 2 pre-selected artefacts and analyse the object in terms of:
Word length: 1000 words (references are not included in the word count)
The two artefacts for analysis will be available for viewing in the Museum of Ancient Cultures, Case 13, from the 23 February 2015 and will also be on display at the first On-Campus Session.
Due: 11.59pm Thursday 28 May 2015
Weighting: 40%
The major essay topic will be based on Lectures 10, 11 or 12.
Word length: 2000 words
Please see iLearn for schedule of Lectures and Tutorials
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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.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, 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.
Specific Policy for AHIS 230:
Tutorial Classes: Students are required to attend all tutorial classes in Session 1. If a student cannot attend, a medical certificate or other documented explanation must be presented to the unit convenor.
Submission of Written Assessments: (Object Study, Major Essay): ·
· Late policy: late submissions will attract a penalty of 2% per day (including weekends). ·
· Length policy: each written assignment has a set word limit. Assignments may be submitted with a 10% margin over or under the required word length. The word length must be included on the assignment. Assignments either under or over the 10% margins will be penalized in proportion to the amount they are under/over length margin (i.e. the essay word length is 2,000 words; an essay of 2,500 words is 25% over the limit, 15% over the margin, and so would attract a 15% penalty).
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