CL3INP-Independent Third Year Project

Module Provider: Classics
Number of credits: 30 [15 ECTS credits]
Level:6
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites: CL3DP Preparation for Dissertation in Classics
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Dr Emma Aston
Email: e.m.m.aston@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:
This project should allow for in-depth research, explication, and documentation of a topic which can be best presented in a format or formats different from the traditional dissertation. Admission to this module will be at the discretion of the Programme Director.

Aims:

By the end of the module, students will be expected to:

• explore and develop a topic of their own devising


• show that they have acquired the tools necessary to research their topic adequately and to document that research


• be able to present the results of their research in a range of appropriate formats

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module, students will be expected to:

• Choose, explore, and develop a topic of their own devising


• Show that they have acquired the tools necessary to research their topic adequately and to document that research


• Be able to present the results of their research both orally and in writing

Additional outcomes:
Students will gain experience in the use of IT and databases.

Outline content:

Over the course of autumn and spring terms students produce a portfolio of 3 components:

1. Three presentations of increasing length and sophistication:

1. Presentation of primary evidence and relevant scholarship, in the Autumn term (10%) (in the week otherwise earmarked for dissertation presentations)


2. In-depth discussion of the research topic, based on evidence and contextualise d in relevant scholarship, in the Spring term (20%)


3. Presentation of main new findings and outline of potential for future research, in the Spring term (30%) (towards the end of the term; precise timing to be determined by consultation) Depending on the student’s needs, presentations may be made to individuals or groups. At least one of the presentations should include an electronic presentation and at least one should include a poster. Presentations may also include films w ith voice-over.

2. A write-up of the project of 2K words, outlining its aims and main findings. An additional 1K words will provide critical reflection on the project overall. To be submitted on the first day of the Summer term (20%)

3. A reading log, to be submitted on the first day of the Summer term, outlining the primary and secondary reading that has been done over the year, including critical reflections on the matters covered in those p ublications. (20%) Material included in the annotated bibliography for CL3DP should not be included here.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Teaching will proceed via individual supervisions.