Unit Outline

This unit introduces you to the world of ancient Greece through the study of ancient literary texts in translation. We learn how to analyse and interpret the perspectives of ancient writers who wrote across different literary genres and time periods in the Greek world. As the earliest surviving works of ancient Greek literature, the poems of Hesiod and Homer offer a view into Dark Age social values and how Greek peoples imagined their mythic past. Lyric poetry provides an intimate perspective on ancient Greek sexuality, society, and personal relationships. The historical works of Herodotus and Thucydides guide our exploration of conflict, war, and the development of democracy. Dramatic plays demonstrate how texts critiqued political authority and expressed social concerns. This unit provides you with the foundational knowledge and skills required for further studies in Classics.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Produce valid interpretations of the content of ancient Greek texts.
2.	Explain the significance of major works of ancient Greek literature.
3.	Demonstrate awareness of the historical and cultural contexts of ancient Greek texts.
4.	Express analysis of ancient Greek texts clearly and effectively in writing.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

No alterations in 2024

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Major Essay	Week 13	35 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Take-home exam	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Weekly online quizzes	Refer to Assessment Description	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Primary Textual analysis (x2)	Refer to Assessment Description	15 %	LO1, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Major Essay

Task Description:

See MyLO site for task description

Task Length:

1500 words

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Ancient texts are used effectively to support an argument about ancient Greek culture	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Essay demonstrates awareness of the historical and cultural context and significance of the texts being discussed	LO2, LO3
3	Analysis is expressed clearly in writing	LO4

Assessment Task 2: Take-home exam

Task Description:

See MyLO site for task description

Task Length:

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Analysis is expressed clearly in writing	LO4
2	Responses represent valid interpretations of the texts being discussed	LO1
3	Responses demonstrate awareness of the historical and cultural contexts of texts and significance of literature being discussed	LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 3: Weekly online quizzes

Task Description:

See MyLO site for task description

Task Length:

50-100 words

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Responses demonstrate valid interpretation of the provided materials.	LO1
2	Responses demonstrate awareness of the historical and cultural context and significance of the texts	LO2, LO3
3	Responses are clearly expressed in writing	LO4

Assessment Task 4: Primary Textual analysis (x2)

Task Description:

See MyLO site for task description

Task Length:

375 words

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Analysis effectively interprets the content of the text	LO1
2	Analysis demonstrates awareness of the historical and cultural context and significance of the text	LO3, LO4
3	Analysis is clearly expressed in writing	LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.