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Intensive Syriac Aramaic (ANCW30020)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Summer Term
email: nicholas.al@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject is an introduction to the grammar and reading of Syriac. It covers grammatical concepts and paradigms, sentence formation and translation and reading simple texts. Background information on the cultural context in which Syriac was spoken is woven into the subject matter. The aim is for students to acquire the elements of the grammar, syntax and vocabulary of Syriac, and attain reading skills sufficient to begin reading literary and dramatic texts.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- be familiar with the elements of the grammar, syntax and vocabulary of Syriac and have attained reading skills sufficient to begin reading simpler literary texts
- have discovered the importance of reading ancient texts in the original languages for the study of history and the ancient world in general.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- be skilled in critical thinking and analysis.
- possess effective written communication skills.
- have an understanding of social, ethical and cultural context.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ANCW10004 | Intensive Syriac Aramaic | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ANCW20018 | Intensive Syriac Aramaic | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- exercises totalling 2000 words due throughout the Summer semester (50%)
- 2000 word examination to be held on on February 26th 2016 (50%)
Hurdle Requirement:
- Students must attend a minimum of 75% of classes in order to pass this subject.
- All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. After five working days late assessment will not be marked. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours taught intensively, Monday to Thursday 8:45am-12:45pm over 3 weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 30 January 2017 to 16 February 2017 Last self-enrol date 2 February 2017 Census date 10 February 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 17 February 2017 Assessment period ends 28 February 2017 Summer Term contact information
email: nicholas.al@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
The lecturer will advise students of the required texts closer to the commencement of teaching.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts - Classical Studies and Archaeology Specialisation (formal) Graduate Diploma in Arts - Classical Studies and Archaeology Major Ancient World Studies Major Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Studies Major Specialisation (formal) Graduate Certificate in Arts - Classical Studies and Archaeology Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts - Classical Studies and Archaeology Breadth Track Ancient Egypt and the Near East - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 27 April 2024