Ancient Greek 2

Subject CLAS10005 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 1 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 27-Jul-2015 to 25-Oct-2015
Assessment Period End 20-Nov-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 07-Aug-2015
Census Date 31-Aug-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 25-Sep-2015


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 4 hours of language classes per week
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours

Prerequisites:

Students should have passed one of the following or an approved equivalent:

CLAS20022/CLAS30005 Beginners Ancient Greek A

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects:

Students who have passed any of the following subjects are not permitted to enrol in this subject:

Beginners Ancient Greek B under the codes 107-151, 670203 or 670-357; CLAS20023 / 30006

Students who have passed any of the subjects listed below are not permitted to enrol in this subject:

Subject
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Mr Edward Jeremiah

Contact

Dr James Chong Gossard

koc@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

In this subject students consolidate the basic elements covered in Ancient Greek 1, and are introduced to more complex grammar and syntax, as well as some of the issues involved in interpreting an ancient language. Increasingly difficult texts are read from a variety of sources. By the end of the subject students should have a sufficient grasp of the language to read texts of moderate difficulty with vocabulary assistance. Students who complete this subject may progress to Ancient Greek 3.

Learning Outcomes:

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.
Assessment:

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.

Prescribed Texts:

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

Breadth Options:

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

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.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Links to further information: http://classics-archaeology.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Ancient Greek
Classical Studies and Archaeology
Classical Studies and Archaeology
Classics
Classics
Related Breadth Track(s): Ancient Greek

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