Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convener
Trevor Evans
Contact via trevor.evans@mq.edu.au
16 University Avenue, 2 South
By appointment
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
39cp at 100 level or above including (6cp in AHIS 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
This unit aims to help history students consolidate advanced skills in ancient languages, especially through the reading of original texts. Options are potentially available in Ancient Greek (at E or F level), Latin (at E or F level), Hieroglyphic Egyptian (at D or E level), Ancient Hebrew (at D level), or Coptic Egyptian (at D level). The convener should be contacted to determine which options are available each year.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Participation | 10% | No | See Unit Schedule |
Morphology and Function Tests | 10% | No | See Unit Schedule |
Document Analysis | 45% | No | See Unit Schedule |
Examination | 35% | No | TBA (November exam. period) |
Due: See Unit Schedule
Weighting: 10%
The purpose of this low-risk assessment is to test engagement with unit content and developing knowledge and skills. You will be required to participate in class discussions conducted via the General Discussion Forum on the unit's iLearn page. Do note that you must post your contribution before the deadline for each topic (deadlines to be advised via the unit schedule posted on the iLearn site).
The criteria against which this assessment will be assessed are level of engagement and demonstration of developing knowledge and skills. There will be four discussion topics. The minimum length of post on each topic is 30 words, the maximum 300 words.
For each topic one mark is available for engagement and one mark for demonstration of developing knowledge and skills. There are two marks available for effective participation in all four topics.
Due: See Unit Schedule
Weighting: 10%
The purpose of this low-risk assessment task is to facilitate the development of advanced skills in identifying Greek forms and their functions. You will be required to explain the forms of 5 words in each of the 2 tests. The forms in each test will be drawn from one of the unit readings. Some forms may be ambiguous and you will need to consider their context in order to identify and explain them correctly. The tests are designed to assist detailed analysis of the readings and preparation for Question 2 of the formal examination.
The criteria against which this task will be assessed are accuracy and completeness of information and clarity of presentation.
Due: See Unit Schedule
Weighting: 45%
The purpose of this major assessment task is to develop translation technique, analytical skills, and independent thinking with a view to research application. You will be required to translate a passage drawn from the unit readings, first a rapid version (5% of overall assessment weighting), then a reflective version (5% of assessment weighting). You will next provide a provisional analysis of specific grammatical features (to be advised) appearing in the passage (10% of assessment weighting). In the fourth and final phase of the document analysis you will produce a detailed study on aspects of the language of the passage (25% of assessment weighting).
The criteria against which the two translations will be assessed are accuracy and completeness, awareness of morphological and syntactic indicators of meaning, and clarity of presentation.
Due: TBA (November exam. period)
Weighting: 35%
The purpose of this assessment task is to test general control over unit content. The examination is arranged as 2 questions. In Question 1 you will be required to translate into English four Latin passages drawn from the unit readings (60% of exam. weighting). In Question 2 you will be required to read 6 short extracts drawn from the unit readings and comment on specific questions concerning morphology and/or function of specific words and expressions (2 questions for each passage, so a total of 12 questions; 40% of exam. weighting).
The criteria against which this task will be assessed are accuracy and completeness of translations in Question 1 and of comments in Question 2, and clarity of presentation.
Technology
This unit employs the following technology
• iLearn
• Echo
The unit has an online presence through which all required unit materials are delivered. 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
Lecture Times
For lecture times and classrooms please consult: https://timetables.mq.edu.au/2018/
Satisfactory Completion
Completion of all Assessment Tasks is required to complete the unit satisfactorily.
Submission and Extensions
Submission of the Morphology and Function Tests and the Document Analysis is electronic via Turnitin. The Examination is closed-book and administered by the central administration.
Extensions are available on medical grounds and may be requested under other special circumstances. Requests should be accompanied by appropriate documentation. Apply via ask.mq.edu.au.
Penalties for Late Submission
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.
For this unit the Unit Schedule can be assessed via the Macquarie University iLearn website: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/
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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.
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