ang1001 ancient greek 1
ANCIENT GREEK 1
ANG1001
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to the ancient Greek language. The emphasis is upon learning to read the language with confidence and fluency. Texts deal with aspects of the historical and cultural world of the Greeks, who have exercised a major influence on European traditions. Ancient Greek will be of interest to those studying ancient religious traditions, philosophy, history, theology, art history, linguistics, literature and modern Greek.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMaria Herodotou
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects ANG1BEA, ANG1BE1, ANG2BE1, ANG3BE1
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Reading Greek: Grammar and Exercises | Prescribed | JACT | 2ND ED.: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2007 |
| Readings | Reading Greek: Text and Vocabulary | Prescribed | JACT | 2ND ED.: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2007 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Ability to discuss issues expressed in texts written in Ancient Greek; ability to speak in Ancient Greek using short sentences, phrases and present tense; ability to translate short texts orally.
- Activities:
- Class exercises and oral tasks.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Ability to read and comprehend short texts written in Ancient Greek; ability to understand the structure of Ancient Greek language; ability to translate in English short texts written in Ancient Greek.
- Activities:
- Language exercises, short assignments/translations and tests.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
03. Ability to work as part of a team.
- Activities:
- Class activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
04. To find, critically evaluate and manage information retrieved from dictionaries and grammar books and to begin to apply understanding and synthesis.
- Activities:
- Written work and language exercises.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Writing(Writing)
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
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Two 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one end of semester test (1,600-word equivalent) | 40 | 02 | |
| one mid-semester test (1,200-word equivalent) | 30 | 02 | |
| weekly language exercises (1,200-word equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |