Intensive Ancient Greek 1

Subject CLAS10022 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

June, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 21-Jun-2016 to 12-Jul-2016
Assessment Period End 12-Jul-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 24-Jun-2016
Census Date 01-Jul-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 08-Jul-2016


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 48 hours - Four hours of language classes each day over twelve days
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours

Prerequisites: None
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 A CLAS20022 / CLAS30005

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 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

Coordinator

Dr Leanne Mcnamara

Contact

leannem@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

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.

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 a total of 750 words (10%);
  • daily grammar exercises, commencing on the second day of classes, equivalent to a total of 1250 words (30%);
  • a 50-minute assessment test, equivalent to 1000 words, held in the middle of the teaching period (30%);
  • a 1-hour final examination, equivalent to 1000 words, held in the end of semester examination period (30%).

Hurdle requirement:

  • students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials 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 day; after five working days late assessment will not be marked. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.

Prescribed Texts:

Luschnig, An Introduction to Ancient Greek: a literary approach (2nd ed).

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://shaps.unimelb.edu.au/classics-archaeology
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Ancient Greek
Classics
Graduate Certificate in Arts - Classical Studies and Archaeology
Graduate Diploma in Arts - Classical Studies and Archaeology
Related Breadth Track(s): Ancient Greek

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