Unit Outline

This unit explores the roles of spectacles and the spectacular in ancient Greek and Roman society through the study of literary sources and material culture. Lecture and discussion topics include athletic competitions, gladiatorial games, chariot races, animal hunts, military triumphs, theatrical shows, funerals, and executions. We will consider what spectacles meant to the ancient Greeks and Romans, and what they still mean to us today.

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	Describe and explain the key features of different types of ancient Greek and Roman spectacles and situate them in their historical contexts.
2	Distinguish between primary and secondary sources of evidence for ancient Greek and Roman spectacles and explain how they are used by ancient historians.
3	Critically analyse a range of primary sources for ancient Greek and Roman spectacles.
4	Use primary and secondary sources to support written arguments about ancient Greek and Roman spectacles.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	25 credit points at Introductory level or higher

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Some assessments have been revised as a result of feedback from past cohorts.

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:	Weekly online quizzes	See the MyLO site for the due date	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Primary Source Analyses	See the MyLO site for the due date	15 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Major Essay	See the MyLO site for the due date	35 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Take-Home Exam	See the MyLO site for the due date	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Weekly online quizzes

Task Description:

Weekly online quizzes

Task Length:

50-100 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Responses demonstrate valid interpretation of the provided sources.	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Primary Source Analyses

Task Description:

2 primary text analyses

Task Length:

450 words each

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Analysis effectively analyses the content of the source in response to the prompt.	LO2, LO3
2	Analysis demonstrates awareness of the historical and cultural context of the source.	LO1
3	Analysis is expressed clearly in writing.	LO3

Assessment Task 3: Major Essay

Task Description:

Major essay

Task Length:

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Essay demonstrates awareness of features of Greek and/or Roman spectacles and their historical contexts.	LO1
2	Essay makes effective use of sources to support its argument.	LO2, LO4
3	Essay demonstrates ability to use appropriate methodologies to analyse primary sources.	LO3
4	Essay is clearly written.	LO4

Assessment Task 4: Take-Home Exam

Task Description:

Take-home exam

Task Length:

2,500 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Responses demonstrate knowledge of Greek and Roman spectacles and their historical and social contexts.	LO1
2	Responses effectively analyse provided sources.	LO2, LO3
3	Responses are clearly expressed.	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, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

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.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

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.