GREEK 8
GST4008
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students continue to advance their knowledge of the structures and vocabulary of the Greek language as well as their understanding of Greek society today.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Maria Herodotou
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: GST4007 or coordinator's approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: GST2ADB, GST1AD4, GST2AD4, GST3AD4
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: This is a core for the Greek Studies Major in the ABA for entry point 2 students.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Greek, a comprehensive grammar of the modern language | Prescribed | Holton, D., Macridge, P and Philippaki-Warburton, I., | ROUTLEDGE, 1997 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Write argumentative and evaluative texts on studied topics using correct language structures and vocabulary.
- 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)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
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:
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Maria 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.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"These are Practical Language classes."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one oral test (600-word equivalent) | 15 | 02, 01 | |
| one project (600-word equivalent) | 15 | 01, 02 | |
| one written test (1,600-word equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| regular assignments (1,200-words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02 |