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Ancient Greek 1 (CLAS10004)
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 1
Winter Term
Email: koc@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject is designed for students with no previous knowledge of Ancient Greek language. It introduces students to the grammar of Ancient Greek through word formation, sentence formation, translation, and the reading of simple texts. The aim is for students to acquire the basic elements of the grammar, syntax and vocabulary of Ancient Greek, and attain reading skills, sufficient to begin reading literary and non-literary texts. Students who complete this subject may progress to Ancient Greek 2.
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: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
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 |
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
Assessment for Semester 1 students:
- 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%)
Assessment for Winter term students:
- Short tests in lectures equivalent to a total of 750 words (10%);
- daily grammar exercises, commencing on the second day of classes, equivalent to a total of 1250 words (30%);
- a 50-minute assessment test, equivalent to 1000 words, held in the middle of the teaching period (30%);
- a 1-hour final examination, equivalent to 1000 words, held at the end of the teaching 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.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Tim Parkin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours semester 1: 48 hours - 4 hours of language classes per week for 12 weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
- Winter Term
Principal coordinator James Chong-Gossard Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours semester 1: 48 hours - 4 hours of language classes per week for 12 weeks Winter term: 48 hours - 4 hours of language classes each day over 12 days Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 July 2019 to 18 July 2019 Last self-enrol date 4 July 2019 Census date 5 July 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 July 2019 Assessment period ends 22 July 2019 Winter Term contact information
Email: koc@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 11 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 Major Classics Specialisation (formal) Classical Studies and Archaeology Specialisation (formal) Classical Studies and Archaeology Specialisation (formal) Classics 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024