CAC8107 : Independent Research Project (Classics) (Inactive)
CAC8107 : Independent Research Project (Classics) (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Sally Waite
- Owning School: History, Classics and Archaeology
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
Some prior knowledge of the proposed topic is required since this is a research-intensive module but a decision regarding both the viability of the project and the overall suitability of the student will be based on the assessment of the member of staff who has been approached to act as supervisor, in agreement with the module leader (= the DPD for the MA in Classics and Ancient History).
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
The aim of this module is to allow MA students to first develop and then demonstrate their mastery of a complex and specialised area of knowledge and skills relating to their chosen area of Classics.
It is understood that the topic will be in some way aligned with the research expertise of staff in Classics and Ancient History (see staff webpages for details, but note that a specialised list of staff expertise will be made available on Canvas).
Outline Of Syllabus
The syllabus content will be dictated by the topic selected by the student.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this module, students will have demonstrated your mastery of a complex and specialised area of knowledge and skills relating to your chosen area of Classics.
Intended Skill Outcomes
The module will foster a variety of transferable skills (not all directly assessed), including: oral discussion, listening and note-taking skills; analytical reading of set texts; identification and deployment of material relevant to a particular question; engagement with and analysis of a wide variety of primary evidence; written exposition; effective time-management; independent study.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 87 | 1:00 | 87:00 | N/A |
Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 87 | 1:00 | 87:00 | N/A |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Introductory seminar |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | N/A |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | N/A |
Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The introductory seminar provides students with information concerning the module. Tutorials provide an opportunity for online or in person one-to-one discussion of the topic in question with the member of staff designated to supervise the project. In the tutorial(s) the student will have the opportunity to discuss the viability of potential topics in initial meetings after which they will receive detailed advice and feedback relating to the project as it unfolds.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Research paper | 2 | A | 100 | Research assignment (3500 words), including footnotes and excluding bibliography |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
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Research proposal | 2 | M | annotated bibliography and source list - 500 words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The 3500 word research paper will allow the student to undertake a piece of extended writing on their chosen topic - thereby demonstrating their mastery of a complex and specialised area of knowledge and skills relating to the study of Classics. The formative assessment lays the ground work for their research and facilitates early discussion of bibliography and evidence base.
By developing advanced knowledge of an area which may have been identified as a training need but remains separate from the dissertation, students taking the Independent Research Project will be able to establish a firm foundation for future study by acquiring knowledge or skills that either fall outside or go some way beyond those taught within the core modules of the MA programme and/or other study options currently on offer.
The Independent research Project may prove particularly beneficial for students going on to PhD study who require in-depth training in a specific subject area prior to their undertaking further research on a different area for their dissertation; but it will also help students to develop skills that are transferable to a variety of contexts beyond academia.
No variation of deadline will be allowed except on production of medical or equivalent evidence.
Submitted work tests intended knowledge and skills outcomes, develops key skills in research, reading and writing.
All of the assessments for this module will be submitted and marked online.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CAC8107's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- CAC8107's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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