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GST1BEB, 2010

Unit Code:GST1BEB
Unit Short Title:GREEK BEGINNERS 1B
Credit Points:15
Unit Description:In this subject we continue from GST1BEA with students learning to handle common interpersonal transactions in Greek with confidence as well as to understand and produce (in speech and writing) simple descriptions, narrations and expressions of attitudes and opinions. Relevant aspects of contemporary Greek society and culture are also introduced. The emphasis continues to be on practice at listening, reading, speaking and writing Greek in everyday situations, but students are also introduced to the structure of the language.
Prerequisites:GST1BEA or equivalent
Class Requirements:two 2-hour practical language classes per week. For a pass in this subject students must normally attend at least 80% of the practical language classes
Work Experience Indicator:Not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type%Comments
regular assignments and class exercises30
two 1-hour written tests40
two oral-aural tests30

Readings:

Reading TypeTitleAuthorPublisher
PrescribedGreek today. A course in the modern language and culture.Bien, P. et alDartmouth College Press
PrescribedOxford Greek-English learner's dictionaryStravropoulos, D.OUP 1988
PrescribedOxford English-Greek learner's dictionaryStravropoulos, D. and Hornby, A.OUP 1982

Unit Streams:

Teaching PeriodUnit ClassLocation
2   26-JUL-10   29-OCT-10DayBUNDOORA

Unit Coordinators:

TitleFirst NameLast NameLocationPrimary Coordinator
MsMariaHerodotouBUNDOORAY