Modern Greek Major

Major/Minor/Specialisation !105-AA-MAJ+1037 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Year and Campus:	2009

 Contact
Arts and Music Student Centre
Room 104, Ground Floor, Old Arts Building
University of Melbourne
Tel: +61 3 8344 5235
Fax: +61 3 9347 0424 

Overview:	The Modern Greek program combines the study of the Greek language, with particular emphasis on the spoken and written language of contemporary Greece, with the study of Greek literature, history, society and culture. First-year subjects combine these aspects, while later-year subjects provide students with the opportunity to pursue more particular areas of interest. A major in Modern Greek usually consists of 112.5 points comprising: first-year subjects of Modern Greek (25 points); and second-year subjects of Modern Greek (37.5 points); and third-year subjects of Modern Greek (50 points). * Please note from 2009 all Modern Greek subjects will be taught at Latrobe University, Bundoora Campus. Students who commenced their degree before 2007 will need to complete 125 points toward this major in order to complete the major. For the specific major structure you must follow, refer to the handbook produced in the year you commenced your degree, available online at http://www.unimelb.edu.au/HB/.
Subject Options:	Beginners stream - first year Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 922-040 LaTrobe-Greek Beginners A Semester 1 12.50 922-041 LaTrobe-Greek Beginners B Semester 2 12.50 Beginners stream - second year Beginners stream - third year Optional third-year subject Intermediate stream - first year Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 922-043 LaTrobe-Greek Intermediate A Semester 1 12.50 922-044 LaTrobe-Greek Intermediate B Semester 2 12.50 Intermediate stream - second year Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 922-112 LaTrobe-Greek Post-Intermediate A Not offered in 2009 18.75 922-113 LaTrobe-Greek Post-Intermediate B Not offered in 2009 18.75 Intermediate stream - third year Optional third-year subjects Advanced - first year Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 922-038 LaTrobe-Greek Language and Culture 1A Semester 1 12.50 922-039 LaTrobe-Greek Language and Culture 1B Semester 2 12.50 Advanced - second year Optional second year subjects Advanced - third year Optional third-year subjects Optional subjects for the major - Second/third-year subjects Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 922-115 LaTrobe-Formal Standard Greek Not offered in 2009 18.75 922-117 LaTrobe-Creative Writing & Journalism Not offered in 2009 18.75 922-188 LaTrobe-Varieties of Modern Greek Semester 1 18.75 922-189 LaTrobe-Professional Modern Greek Semester 2 18.75 922-190 LaTrobe-20th Century Greek Literature Semester 2 12.50 Optional subjects for the major - Third-year subjects Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 922-125 LaTrobe-Modern Greek Reading Course A Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50
Related Course(s):	Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor Laws Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Teaching Bachelor of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Engineering (Computer) and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical &Manufacturing) and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Engineering (Software) and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Geomatic Engineering and Bachelor of Arts

Overview:

The Modern Greek program combines the study of the Greek language, with particular emphasis on the spoken and written language of contemporary Greece, with the study of Greek literature, history, society and culture. First-year subjects combine these aspects, while later-year subjects provide students with the opportunity to pursue more particular areas of interest.

A major in Modern Greek usually consists of 112.5 points comprising:

first-year subjects of Modern Greek (25 points); and
second-year subjects of Modern Greek (37.5 points); and
third-year subjects of Modern Greek (50 points).

* Please note from 2009 all Modern Greek subjects will be taught at Latrobe University, Bundoora Campus.

Students who commenced their degree before 2007 will need to complete 125 points toward this major in order to complete the major. For the specific major structure you must follow, refer to the handbook produced in the year you commenced your degree, available online at http://www.unimelb.edu.au/HB/.

Subject Options: