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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
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 Winter Term |
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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
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS20035 | Intensive Ancient Greek 1 | Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CLAS30045 | Intensive Ancient Greek 1 | Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CLAS10022 Intensive Ancient Greek 1
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
Semester 1
Description | Timing | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Short tests in lectures
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Weekly grammar exercises
| Throughout the teaching period | 30% |
An assessment test (50 minutes)
| Mid semester | 30% |
A final exam (1 hour)
| During the examination period | 30% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Winter Term
Description | Timing | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Short tests in lectures
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Daily grammar exercises, commencing on the second day of classes
| Day 2 | 30% |
An assessment test (50 minutes)
| Mid semester | 30% |
A final examination (1 hour)
| End of the teaching period | 30% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Gaetana Pellegrini 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 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
- Winter Term
Principal coordinator Gaetana Pellegrini Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours: 2 hour seminar twice daily, 4 days per week, for 3 weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 June 2024 to 12 July 2024 Last self-enrol date 27 June 2024 Census date 5 July 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 July 2024 Assessment period ends 19 July 2024 Winter Term contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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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 Specialisation (formal) Classical Studies and Archaeology Major Classics (Ancient Greek and Latin) Specialisation (formal) Classics (Ancient Greek and Latin) Specialisation (formal) Classical Studies and Archaeology Breadth Track Ancient Greek - Breadth options
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- 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