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Unit of study_

LATN3603: Latin Imperial Poetry

Semester 1, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote

Overview

This unit expands students' knowledge of the poetry of the Roman Empire through study of one or more important texts from this vital period in Rome's literary development. The focus of the unit will be on the interpretation, literary appreciation and generic and/or historical background of the texts. Language skills will continue to be tested and developed by periodic exercises in unseen translation.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	LATN3603
Academic unit	Classics and Ancient History
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Paul Roche, paul.roche@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Essay n/a	45%	-	2000 words
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Assignment	Unseen translation exercises n/a	2%	-	100 words
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Assignment	Unseen translation exercises n/a	2%	-	100 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Unseen translation exercises n/a	2%	-	100 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Unseen translation exercises n/a	2%	-	100 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Unseen translation exercises n/a	2%	-	100 words
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Assignment	Take-home exam Take-home exam	45%	-	N/A
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Assessment summary

Essay: devise your own topic or question and submit an abstract of 100-150 words with an indicative bibliography before submitting the essay. Please read ahead to the end of Thebaid 10 (in translation at least) and do not limit your essay to topics covered in the early parts of the book. Some awareness of the rest of the poem is expected but detailed reference to other books is not essential and the essay should be focused on book 10.
Exam: The exam will consist of three sections and you will be required to answer four questions. There will be one passage for translation from Thebaid 10. You will be required to comment on two passages (from a choice of three) from Thebaid 10. Finally, you will be required to scan five hexameters from Thebaid 10.
Unseen translation exercises: a practice unseen from the same author will be set the week before the assessed unseen. We shall go through the unseen in class before sitting the assessed unseen under controlled conditions. Each unseen will be approximately 30 minutes in duration.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found in the Canvas site for this unit

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

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We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

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Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity	Learning outcomes

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: According to Faculty Board Resolutions, students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences are expected to attend 90% of their classes. If you attend less than 50% of classes, regardless of the reasons, you may be referred to the Examiner’s Board. The Examiner’s Board will decide whether you should pass or fail the unit of study if your attendance falls below this threshold.
Lecture recording: Most lectures (in recording-equipped venues) will be recorded and may be made available to students on the LMS. However, you should not rely on lecture recording to substitute your classroom learning experience.
Preparation: Students should commit to spend approximately three hours’ preparation time (reading, studying, homework, essays, etc.) for every hour of scheduled instruction.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed on the Library eReserve link available in the Canvas site for this unit.

Required text: Statius Thebaid book 10 in Hill, D.E. ed. (1996) P. Papini Stati Thebaidos Libri XII. 2nd edition (Leiden).

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. gain an increased knowledge of the Latin language, its structure, vocabulary, and modes of expression
LO2. gain an increased knowledge of the history and influence of the literature of Rome, including an understanding of genre and of interpretative work ranging from traditional criticism to contemporary approaches
LO3. gain an increased knowledge of the culture, religion, ideas and history of the Romans leading to a critical understanding of one of the bases of Western culture
LO4. sharpen your analytical skills in investigating the ways texts use language to construct meaning and assert imaginative power, communication skills fostered by the writing of critical analyses and by discussion in class where you must clearly express and account for your view and objectively judge the views of others
LO5. practice at skills in working as part of a team, sharing information and exchanging approaches in ways which promote realistic self-evaluation, critical judgement, tolerance and skills in creative listening
LO6. practice at skills in ordering and inter-relating a large body of facts and differing opinions within a limited space
LO7. gain an increased understanding of cultural difference
LO8. practice at skills in time-management, in prioritising and in working to definite goals and dead-lines
LO9. practice skills in the use of IT for the accessing of information and generating your own material.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

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Late submission

Academic integrity

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Simple extensions

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Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

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Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

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