CAH2009 : Portfolio in Ancient History: Commentaries
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr Don Miller
- Lecturer: Dr Joseph Skinner, Dr Marta Garcia Morcillo, Dr Simon Corcoran, Professor Federico Santangelo, Dr Micaela Langellotti
- 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 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
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 and critical examination of selected source material, and to foster research-skills in preparation for the Stage 3 dissertation module CAC3000.
Outline Of Syllabus
CAH2009 is a research-focussed module based on the study of different types of ancient evidence.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 45 | 1:00 | 45:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 43 | 1:00 | 43:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 45 | 1:00 | 45:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Small group teaching of key research skills for Ancient Historians |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | To provide staff support to students requiring further help in developing their skill set, as well as supporting students in making their first steps in independent study. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 45 | 1:00 | 45:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
This module is a research training module. It is designed to support students in making their first steps into independent research at the same time as developing essential primary source analysis skills. As such, it would be inappropriate and counterproductive for it to have delivery methods equivalent to other modules. Its function is to prepare students, through small research projects, for the large dissertation they have to do in Stage 3. Ideally, therefore, the majority of students will be working independently by the end of the semester. The delivery structures a movement to that point.
Small group teaching of research skills: each of these classes will be based around a sample case study of a skill the students need to complete their own research project. The rationale is that through working in groups the students will be able to develop their skills collaboratively whilst also gaining staff feedback. This will be one step in meeting the intended skill outcomes. The group setting ensures all students may benefit from all discussions. They also provide a setting for group-progress to be structured and monitored. The discussions will allow students to share problems and gauge their progress in the tasks as part of the group.
The module also consists of weekly drop-in sessions, which provide staff support to students requiring further help in developing their skill set, as well as supporting students in making their first steps in independent study. They also provide a forum for problems to be addressed and guidance to be given.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 50 | 1 x 2,000 word evidence based assessment |
| Essay | 1 | A | 50 | 1 x 2,000 word evidence based assessment |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Submitted work tests intended knowledge and skills outcomes, develops key skills in research, reading and writing.
The two assessments test skills developed in the module in interpreting and contextualising textual and material evidence for antiquity. The first assessment will provide formative feedback for the second, in addition to feedback offered in class.
All of the assessments for this module will be submitted and marked online.
This module cannot be made available to exchange students under any circumstances. This applies to Erasmus, study-abroad, exchange proper and Loyola students equally.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CAH2009's Timetable