This course is designed to introduce students to the canon of Classical European literature with close-readings from the central texts translated into English. Lectures will survey the poetry, drama and novels of the ancient world in their historic, linguistic and cultural contexts, while tutorial work will analyse substantial readings from the Iliad, the Odyssey, the Aeneid, the Oresteia, and the Metamorphoses of Apuleius. The course will conclude by considering the pivotal role this literature played in the European Renaissance.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. demonstrate familiarity with the principal texts of the Classical canon (the Iliad, the Odyssey and the Aeneid);
2. demonstrate familiarity with the primary forms of Classical literature (poetry, drama and novels);
3. discuss critically and in a socio-historical context some of those texts and forms; and
4. demonstrate an understanding of the importance of Classical literature in the formation of Western civilisation.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Lecture: He Who Saw the Deep... Seminar: The Epic of Gilgamesh
2	Lecture: Research and Bibliographies Seminar: The Odyssey (characters and themes)
3	Lecture: The Second Sex Seminar: The Odyssey (style and reception)
4	Lecture: The Wrath of Achilles Seminar: The Iliad (characters and themes)	Bibliographical exercise due Monday (16:00 / 4pm)
5	Lecture: Analysis and Citation Seminar: The Iliad (style and reception)
6	Lecture: Drama in the Classical World Seminar: The Oresteia (characters and themes)	Analytical exercise due Monday (16:00 / 4pm)
7	Lecture: Comedy in the Classical World Seminar: The Oresteia (style and reception)
8	Lecture: Latin Literature Seminar: The Lyric Poetry of Catullus	1500-word essay due Monday (16:00 / 4pm)
9	Lecture: Reception Theory Seminar: The Aeneid (characters and themes)
10	Lecture: The Classical World on Film Seminar: The Aeneid (style and reception)
11	Lecture: Myth Seminar: The Poetry of Ovid
12	Lecture: Renaissance Seminar: The Divine Comedy	2000-word essay due Friday (16:00 / 4pm)

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Bibliographical Exercise	10 %	18/03/2019	29/03/2019	1, 2
Analysis Exercise	10 %	01/04/2019	19/04/2019	1, 2, 3
1500-word Essay	30 %	29/04/2019	13/05/2019	1, 2, 3
2000-word Essay	40 %	31/05/2019	14/06/2019	1, 2, 3, 4
Course Participation	10 %	31/05/2019	31/05/2019	1, 2, 3, 4

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Assessment Task 1

Bibliographical Exercise

Choosing one of the questions from the list provided on Wattle, students will compile an annotated bibliography. An annotated bibliography is arranged alphabetically according to the author’s last name and provides a brief account of some of the available research on a given topic (5–8 entries). Each entry in the annotated bibliography starts with the bibliographic details of the source followed by a brief annotation. The annotation consists of a summary of content and a brief analysis or evaluation (100–200 words per source) — but be concise! Even so, you should write in full sentences using academic vocabulary. Any information apparent in the title of the text or journal can be omitted from the annotation and, as you are addressing one text at a time, there is no need to cross reference or use citations to support your annotation. This assessment task will be discussed in class. Itwill be submitted via a turnitinportal on the Wattle site.

Assessment Task 2

Analysis Exercise

Choosing the question for which they compiled their annotated bibliography, students will draft a preliminary analysis. This analysis will consist of an introductory paragraph that answers the question, proposes a thesis, and outlines the evidence that supports that thesis. This introduction should be 300 words in length. This assessment task will be discussed in class. Itwill be submitted via a turnitinportal on the Wattle site. 

Assessment Task 3

1500-word Essay

Students will complete work on the question chosen by writing an additional 1500 words of argument and conclusion to follow on from the introduction they submitted for assessment task 2. This, together with two complete (but unannotated) bibliographies (one classical bibliography, one modern), will then be submitted via a turnitinportal on the Wattle site. 

Assessment Task 4

2000-word Essay

Choosing a second question from the list provided on Wattle, students will submit a 2000-word essay (with footnotes and bibliographies) via a turnitinportal on the Wattle site.

Assessment Task 5

Course Participation

Students are expected to demonstrate their active engagement with the course by reading widely and deeply, by attending lectures and by participating in seminars. For more information, and suggestions as to how to achieve good results in this assessment task, please see the sections on Wattle on “how to prepare for lectures” and “how to prepare for seminars”.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

• Late submission not permitted. If submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date is not permitted, a mark of 0 will be awarded.
• Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students