| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
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Independent study module involving critical study of prescribed items of ancient evidence.The module aims to provide an opportunity to investigate in some depth selected problems, with appraisal of selected source material and critical examination of current historiography, and to foster research-skills in preparation for the Stage 3 independent study module CAH3000 Portfolio II.
Portfolio I is a research-focussed module based principally on study (devised to be taken in conjunction with the postrequisite module Portfolio II). The subject matter of Portfolio I consists of a collection of primary and secondary evidence for commentary supplied in a dossier containing 3 sections:
A: primary evidence: historiographical texts
B: primary evidence: an artefact from the GNM collection
C: primary evidence: either documentary sources or non-historiographical literary texts.
Students should acquire a detailed knowledge and understanding of specific aspects of ancient historiographical and methodological problems and of a large-scale historical issue.
Development of associated skills in research, critical reading and reasoning, sustained discussion and appropriate presentation of the results.
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 43 | 1:00 | 43:00 | c.25% Guided independent research |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 14 | 1:00 | 14:00 | Online lectures introducing the research tasks and providing case studies (2x1hr for first 7 weeks) |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 41 | 1:00 | 41:00 | c.25% guided independent study |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 43 | 1:00 | 43:00 | c.25% of guided independent study |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 7 | 1:00 | 7:00 | Small group teaching of key research skills for Ancient Historians (online). |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | Drop ins/surgeries to discuss progress of research projects (online) |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 43 | 1:00 | 43:00 | c.25% of guided independent study |
| Total | 200:00 |
Students work independently, but:
Group meetings (a) distribute and explain the requirements of dossier of problems and evidence for commentary distributed to students; (b) provide question-and-answer sessions in ‘group-progress’ sessions, encouraging a self-critical approach to independent study and promoting improvements in oral communication and problem-solving skills.
Individual consultations with Portfolio coordinator (optional) assist students further in making an appropriate selection of items for commentary from the Portfolio I dossier.
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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| Essay | 2 | M | 50 | 1 x 3,000 word commentary (historiography) |
| Essay | 2 | M | 25 | 1 x 1,500 word commentary (material culture) |
| Essay | 2 | M | 25 | 1 x 1,500 word commentary (other evidence) |
Submitted work tests intended knowledge and skills outcomes, develops key skills in research, reading and writing.
This module cannot be made available to exchange students under any circumstances. This applies to Erasmus, study-abroad, exchange proper and Loyola students equally.
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