Unit name | Applied Classics |
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Unit code | CLAS30039 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Zajko |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Classics & Ancient History |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit will introduce students to the skills of project management by guiding them through the process of working in groups to identify, plan, market and execute a project aimed at presenting Classics in some way to the wider public. It will encourage students to make use of skills and talents developed in extra-curricular activities, and will enable them to draw together academic and non-academic skills, ready to present themselves to the world of employment. Students will be trained in professional skills of project management, minute-taking, risk assessment, budgeting, and self-presentation. Group projects will be displayed in a five day “Festival of Classics” at the end of the academic year. In preparation for the project, students will also further expand their knowledge of the Classical world (and/or its Reception) in an area chosen by them.
The Unit aims to:
On successful completion of this unit, students will:
This unit will involve a combination of independent investigative activities, workshops, and project group meetings. Students will be expected to engage with materials and participate on a weekly basis. Feedback will be provided for both formative and summative assessments, and this will be supported by meetings with tutors.
Group project (formative). 3,000 word essay (summative) (100%). [All ILOs]
Kirkham, P, Mosey, S., and Binks, M. 2009. Ingenuity in Practice. A Guide to Clear Thinking Nottingham: University of Nottingham Business School.
Maylor, Harvey. 2010. Project Management Harlow: Prentice Hall
Working Towards Your Future Making the most of your Time in Higher Education. NUS/CBI