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Intensive Ancient Greek 1 (CLAS20035)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Not available in 2025
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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 should be able to:
- Begin reading simple Ancient Greek texts
- Outline the elements of the grammar, syntax and vocabulary of Ancient Greek
- Develop critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate concepts, beliefs, considering multiple perspectives, and supporting evidence
- 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: 8 November 2024