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Intensive Ancient Greek 1 (CLAS30045)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2020
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Overview
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This subject teaches students to read Ancient Greek. It covers word formation, grammatical concepts, sentence formation and translation, and the reading of simple texts. Students are introduced to Ancient Greek of various styles, media and periods. The aim is for students to acquire the 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 successfully complete this subject are eligible to enrol in Ancient Greek 2 in Semester 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
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CLAS10004 | Ancient Greek 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CLAS20035 | Intensive Ancient Greek 1 | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
CLAS10022
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Short tests in seminars
| During the teaching period | 5% |
Daily grammar, translation and comprehension exercises,
| From Day 2 to Day 12 | 35% |
Assessment test (equivalent to 1000 words)
| held in the middle of the teaching period | 25% |
A final examination (equivalent to 1,000 words)
| End of the teaching period | 25% |
A textual analysis of a passage proviously translated in class
| During the examination period | 10% |
All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
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: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
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 ed).
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Classical Studies and Archaeology Specialisation (formal) Classical Studies and Archaeology - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Links to additional information
- 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