Ancient Greek 5 (CLAS20013)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject is designed for students who commenced the Ancient Greek stream with some previous knowledge of Ancient Greek (VCE level or equivalent) and have completed both Ancient Greek 3 & 4. Students translate and discuss the interpretation of a selected work of Greek (historiography, drama, or similar). Students will also undertake work in Ancient Greek literary and textual criticism. On completion of this subject students should have consolidated their skills in working with Ancient Greek texts and have discovered some of the many important contributions which reading original texts can make to understanding the ancient world.

 

Intended learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:

  • Read an Ancient Greek text in the original
  • Consolidate their knowledge of grammar and syntax, and extend their vocabulary (including the Ionic dialect)
  • Discuss classical Greek history and culture
  • Apply theoretical principles of Ancient Greek grammar, syntax, and vocabulary to analyze and comprehend complex texts
  • Reflect on the communication conventions of another culture.

Generic skills

Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:

  • Develop critical thinking skills to analyse and evaluate concepts, beliefs, considering multiple perspectives, and supporting evidence
  • Communicate effectively in writing and synthesis an argument in cogent form
  • Evaluate the impact of social, ethical, and cultural contexts
  • Acquire greater confidence in tackling unfamiliar problems
  • Reflect on the communication conventions of another culture
  • Conduct independent research and effectively manage information.

 

Last updated: 9 April 2025