Ancient Greek 2

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

170 hours

Students should have passed one of the following or an approved equivalent such as CLAS20022/CLAS30005 Beginners Ancient Greek A

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

Beginners Ancient Greek B CLAS20023 / CLAS30006

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

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

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.

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, held throughout semester (10%)
• weekly grammar exercises, equivalent to 1250 words (30%)
• a 50-minute assessment test, held mid semester, equivalent to 1000 words (30%)
• a 1-hour final examination, equivalent to 1000 words, held during the end of semester examination period (30%)

Hurdle Requirement:

• Students are required to attend a minimum of 75% of classes in order to pass this subject.
• All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.

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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.