gst3itg issues in teaching greek
ISSUES IN TEACHING GREEK
GST3ITG
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students' linguistic abilities in educational areas are strengthend and they are familiarized with Greek language and related educational issues in both Greece and Australia. Students consolidate and develop further their basic language skills, linguistic and cultural understanding. Topics include the study of register, practical language aspects, interviews and report writing and discussion of cultural issues as they are presented in current materials such as newspapers, magazines, video and radio recordings and educational literature.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMaria Herodotou
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites GST2004, GST4008 or equivalent/coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects GST2ITG
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Subject Reading Guide | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
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:
- write assignments & class exercises, a report on educational practices of Greek schools in Melbourne , a major project on educational issues and a written test.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. Ability to express their opinion or present an argument on educational issues using specific vocabulary/ terms pertaining to education.
- Activities:
- Oral class exercises, ability to conduct an interview, presentation of a report on educational practices of Greek schools in Melbourne and participation in class discussions on educational issues.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
03. Ability to participate in group discussions, work with a partner or as part of a team to perform oral, written tasks and debates.
- Activities:
- Discussions/ Debates
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. Ability to synthesise and perform critical analysis of a wide variety of audio, video and printed literary materials and to develop and evaluate arguments.
- Activities:
- Essay, report and oral presentations
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
05. Ability to understand literary texts and film adaptations to appreciate distinctions of style as well as view points. Ability to use primary and secondary sources to support their own opinion/ interpretation/ argument.
- Activities:
- In class discussions oral presentation and written work.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
06. Ability to use Greek flexibly and effectively to negotiate socio-cultural differences.
- Activities:
- Regular accessing of in-country information via the internet and other media & work placement in Greek Schools.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
07. Critical engagement with the Greek world and what shapes it.
- Activities:
- Essay with an annotated bibliography and a report with oral presentation element.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
08. Demonstrated ability to apply creative thinking processes to complex or ill-structured problems, making meaningful new connections between apparently challenging, contradictory or unlikely elements.
- Activities:
- Regular written language assignments, report/ essay, written test .
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaria Herodotou
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| four 250-word oral and written class exercises (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02 | |
| one final test (1000-word equivalent) | 25 | 08 | |
| one individual project with oral and written components (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02, 07 | |
| two 500-word language assignments (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 05 |