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Ancient Greek 1 (CLAS10004)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Email:edwardj@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CLAS20035 | Intensive Ancient Greek 1 | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
CLAS30045 | 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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Semester 1
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Short tests in lectures
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Weekly grammar exercises
| Throughout the teaching period | 30% |
An assessment test, equivalent to 1000 words
| Mid semester | 30% |
A final exam, equivalent to 1000 words
| During the 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. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Winter Term
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Short tests in lectures
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Daily grammar exercises, commencing on the second day of classes
| Day 2 | 30% |
An assessment test, equivalent to 1000 words
| Mid semester | 30% |
A final examination, equivalent to 1000 words
| 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. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
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: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Edward Jeremiah Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours - 2 x 1 hour lectures and 1 x 2 hour tutorial per week for 12 weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Email:edwardj@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
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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 Specialisation (formal) Classics Specialisation (formal) Classical Studies and Archaeology Specialisation (formal) Classical Studies and Archaeology Major Classics Breadth Track Ancient Greek - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- 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 (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- 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: 27 April 2024