gst4009 greek 9
GREEK 9
GST4009
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students learn to identify the characteristics of phonology, morphology, syntax and lexicon which distinguish informal, colloquial and non-standard varieties of Modern Greek from the formal standard language. Differences between spoken and written forms, informal and formal style/registers, and regional/social dialects are studied and practised with specific reference to Modern Greek.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMaria Herodotou
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites GST4008 or equivalent/coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects GST3ADA, GST1AD5, GST2AD5, GST3AD5
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Third year core subject for entry point 2 students in the greek major in the ABA.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Greek, a comprehensive grammar of the modern language | Prescribed | Holton, D., Mackridge, P. and Philippaki-Warburton, I. | ROUTLEDGE 1997. |
| Readings | I glossa ton idiotismon ke ton ekfraseon | Prescribed | Demiri-Prodromidou, E. et al. | UNIVERSITY STUDIO PRESS THESSALONIKI 1990. |
| Readings | Oxford English-Greek learner's dictionary | Prescribed | Stavropoulos, D. and Hornby, A. | OUP 1982. |
| Readings | Oxford Greek-English learner's dictionary | Prescribed | Stavropoulos, D. | OUP 1988. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Ability to communicate in written Greek at the threshold of language professionalism; ability to discriminate in writing between varieties of discourse and communicative situations; ability to report on educational issues/practices and summarise.
- Activities:
- Regular language assignments including online quizzes. A medium length essay using the Harvard referencing system and a written test.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
02. Ability to express themselves fluently and spontaneously; to formulate ideas and opinions with precision and relate these to the contribution of other students; to present a viewpoint on a topical issue; to narrate the plot of a book or film and analyse its content orally.
- Activities:
- Active participation in class discussions. Oral presentation on a give topic. Oral/aural tests.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaria Herodotou
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"These are Practical Language classes."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one oral-aural test (800-word equivalent) | 20 | 02, 01 | |
| one project (800-word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| one written test (1,200-word equivalent) | 30 | 02, 01 | |
| regular assignments (1,200-word equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02 |