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Ancient Greek 2 (CLAS10005)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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In this subject students consolidate the basic elements covered in Ancient Greek 1, and are introduced to more complex grammar and syntax, as well as some of the issues involved in interpreting an ancient language. Increasingly difficult texts are read from a variety of sources. By the end of the subject students should have a sufficient grasp of the language to read texts of moderate difficulty with vocabulary assistance. Students who complete this subject may progress to Ancient Greek 3.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- attain reading skills sufficient to begin reading simple Ancient Greek texts;
- acquire an understanding of the elements of the grammar, syntax and vocabulary of Ancient Greek;
- develop critical thinking skills and be able to think in theoretical terms;
- become familiar with the communication conventions of another culture.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
CLAS10022
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CLAS20035 | Intensive Ancient Greek 1 | Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CLAS30045 | Intensive Ancient Greek 1 | Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CLAS10004 | Ancient Greek 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
- Short tests in lectures, equivalent to 750 words, held throughout semester (10%)
- weekly grammar exercises, equivalent to 1250 words (30%)
- a 50-minute assessment test, held mid semester, equivalent to 1000 words (30%)
- a 1-hour final examination, equivalent to 1000 words, held during the end of semester examination period (30%)
Hurdle Requirement:
- Students are required to 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 working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
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Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Edward Jeremiah Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours - 4 hours of language classes per week for 12 weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
To enrol in this subject students must have passed one of the pre-requisite subjects listed below, or an approved alternative.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Luschnig, An Introduction to Ancient Greek. a literary approach (2nd edition) Hackett Publishing
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts - Classical Studies and Archaeology Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts - Classics Specialisation (formal) Graduate Diploma in Arts - Classics Specialisation (formal) Graduate Diploma in Arts - Classical Studies and Archaeology Informal specialisation Ancient Greek Major Classics Specialisation (formal) Graduate Certificate in Arts - Classical Studies and Archaeology Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts - Classical Studies and Archaeology Breadth Track Ancient Greek - 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