Special Study Research Project

Subject ANCW30001 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Mar-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-2016

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 25-Jul-2016 to 23-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End 18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 05-Aug-2016
Census Date 31-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 23-Sep-2016


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 30 hours - regular meetings with the supervisor, equivalent to 2.5 hours per week
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours

Prerequisites:

This subject can only be undertaken with special permission from the Ancient World Studies discipline co-ordinator.

Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr James Chong-Gossard

Contact

Email: koc@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

A special study based on one of the student's other subjects taken previously or concurrently. This subject can only be undertaken with special permission from the Ancient World Studies discipline co-ordinator. Enrolment is typically limited to Ancient World Studies or Classics majors who can demonstrate a need for the subject (e.g., unexpected changes in the level 3 curriculum, or mid-year completion).

Learning Outcomes:

Students who successfully complete this subject will:

  • acquire a good working knowledge of a chosen research topic;
  • gain an in depth knowledge of research techniques and practice that may lead to honours study;
  • develop critical thinking skills and be able to think in theoretical terms;
  • develop effective written communication skills.
Assessment:
  • 4000 words of assessment, due no later than the examination period (100%). The form of assessment can be negotiated between the students and the supervisor. For example, for research projects, assessment might take the form of one or two essays with a combined word count equalling 4,000 words. Projects involving ancient languages might involve continuous assessment equivalent to 4,000 words, at the discretion of the supervisor.

Hurdle requirement:

  • All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day; after five working days late assessment will not be marked.

Prescribed Texts:

Appropriate texts will be determined in consultation with the supervisor.

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Links to further information: http://shaps.unimelb.edu.au/classics-archaeology
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Ancient World Studies

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