Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Boyo Ockinga
Contact via boyo.ockinga@mq.edu.au
Australian Hearing Hub, South Wing, Level 2.653
By appointment
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MAncHist or GradCertAncHist
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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 examines central historical issues of the New Kingdom with a focus on the Amana Age (from the reign of Amenhotep III to Tutankhamon) based on an interpretation of a range of written sources (royal and non-royal) against the background of the archaeological record, art and architecture.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Your work will be assessed against:
Appropriate use of secondary literature (Documentary Project, Essay), clarity of argument, structure and expression (Documentary Project, Essay, Exam). The marking rubric for the essay is provided on iLearn.
EXTENSIONS and DISRUPTION to STUDIES (Special Consideration)
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. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.
For Disruption to Studies Policy and Procedure consult the following website: http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/category.html#l_t
GRADES
The grade a student receives will signify their overall performance in meeting the learning outcomes of a unit of study. Grades will not be awarded by reference to the achievement of other students nor allocated to fit a predetermined distribution. In determining a grade, due weight will be given to the learning outcomes and level of a unit (ie 100, 200, 300, 800 etc). Graded units will use the following grades:
HD High Distinction 85-100
D Distinction 75-84
Cr Credit 65-74
P Pass 50-64
F Fail 0-49
IMPORTANT NOTE ON FINAL MARKS: Please note 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 further the note on Results in the Policies and Procedures section below.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Documentary Project | 30% | No | to be determined |
Essay | 40% | No | Week 9 |
Exam | 30% | No | Week 13 |
Due: to be determined
Weighting: 30%
Students will be required to write a documentary project (1500 words) on a specified topic based on the analysis of textual, iconographic and archaeological evidence. They will give a presentation (including a Powerpoint presentation that will be uploaded to the unit iLearn site) on the results of their research. One week before the presentation an outline and bibliography will be submitted and one week after the class the presentation will be submitted in written form.
External students will be required to prepare a Powerpoint presentation with narration. For information on how to do this see the following web site:
Due: Week 9
Weighting: 40%
Students will write an essay of ca. 2500 words on a topic on the history of the late 18th Dynasty. The essay will require an evaluation of secondary sources based on the analysis of primary sources (textual, iconographical and archaeological).
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 30%
The exam will be held in the last week of the semester (Week 13) in the usual classroom at the usual time. The exam will have two parts:
Part I: a discussion of the historical significance of specific texts and iconographical / archaeological sources
Part 2: questions on specific historical issues of the late 18th Dynasty
Classes
The unit will be taught on campus at North Ryde. For class times see the official university class timetable at https://timetables.mq.edu.au/2016. There will be an iLearn site for the unit and lectures will be available as Echo360 recordings. .
Technology used and Required
PC and Internet access are required. Basic computer skills (e.g., internet, iLearn, word processing, Powerpoint) are also a requirement. Please consult teaching staff for any further, more specific requirements.
Details will be made available on the unit's iLearn site
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/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.
EXTENSIONS
Extensions for assignments can only be granted for medical reasons or on compassionate grounds.
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. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.
SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS
Assignments should be submitted electronically through the iLearn site.
COMPLETION OF UNIT
A student is required to achieve an overall mark of 50% or above to complete the unit satisfactorily and to submit all pieces of written work. IMPORTANT NOTE ON FINAL MARKS: Please note 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 further the note on Results in the Policies and Procedures section below.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
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.
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