Ancient Greek 1

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

170 hours

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This subject is designed for students with no previous knowledge of Ancient Greek language. It introduces students to the grammar of Ancient Greek through word formation, sentence formation, translation, and the reading of simple texts. The aim is for students to acquire the basic elements of the grammar, syntax and vocabulary of Ancient Greek, and attain reading skills, sufficient to begin reading literary and non-literary texts. Students who complete this subject may progress to Ancient Greek 2.

Students who successfully complete this subject will:

• attain reading skills sufficient to begin reading simple Ancient Greek texts;
• acquire an understanding of the elements of the grammar, syntax and vocabulary of Ancient Greek;
• develop critical thinking skills and be able to think in theoretical terms;
• become familiar with the communication conventions of another culture.

Short tests in lectures, equivalent to 750 words, 10% (during semester); weekly grammar exercises, equivalent to 1250 words, 30%; a 50-minute assessment test, equivalent to 1000 words 30% (mid-semester) and a 1-hour final examination, equivalent to 1000 words 30% (during the examination period).

Hurdle requirement: students must attend a minimum of 75% of classes in order to pass this subject. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day; after five working days, no late assessment will be marked. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

Luschnig, An Introduction to Ancient Greek. a literary approach (2nd edition) Hackett Publishing

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Biomedicine
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Engineering

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.