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 |
Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
Units you may not take alongside this one | |
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]
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.