gst4007 greek 7
GREEK 7
GST4007
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students extend their knowledge of the structures and vocabulary of the Greek language by the use of graduated material including authentic texts and web sites, which also serve to introduce students to the major phases of modern Greek history and enhance their understanding of many of the foremost issues in Greek society today.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMaria Herodotou
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites GST1006 or coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects GST2ADA, GST1AD3, GST2AD3, GST3AD3
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Core subject at 2nd year for entry point 2 students in the Greek Studies major within the Bachelor of Arts (ABA).
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Greek, a comprehensive grammar of the modern language, | Prescribed | Holton, D., Mackridge, P and Philippaki-Warburton, I. | ROUTLEDGE 1997 |
| Readings | Oxford English-Greek learner's dictionary | Prescribed | Stavropoulos, D. and Hornby, A. | OUP 1982 |
| Readings | Oxford Greek-English learner's dictionary, | Prescribed | Stavropoulos, D. | OUP 1982 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Write argumentative and evaluative texts on studied topics using correct language structures and vocabulary.
- Activities:
- Regular language assignments including online quizzes. A medium length essay using the Harvard referencing system and a written test.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
02. Ability to express themselves fluently and spontaneously; to formulate ideas and opinions with precision and relate these to the contribution of other students; to present a viewpoint on a topical issue; to narrate the plot of a book or film and analyse its content orally.
- Activities:
- Active participation in class discussions. Oral presentation on a give topic. Oral/aural tests.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaria Herodotou
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"These are Practical Language classes."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 15-minute oral test (600-word equivalent) | 15 | 02, 01 | |
| one project (600-word equivalent) | 15 | 01, 02 | |
| one written test (1,600-word equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| regular assignments (1,200-words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02 |