CLAS2011 Traditional Grammar (L)
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Humanities |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Classics |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
An innovative introduction to the study of grammar for all those studying a language other than English. The course covers, week by week, a series of topics in what we know as traditional grammar. Students become familiar with examples from English; then they study the same phenomenon in Ancient Greek and Latin. |
| Learning Outcomes | Students gain an understanding of traditional grammar as it applies to English, Ancient Greek, and Latin. By the end of semester students will be able to translate short sentences into and from Ancient Greek and Latin, drawing on a small vocabulary and using a number of basic--and more sophisticated--grammatical constructions. This knowledge may be readily transferred to other languages. |
| Indicative Assessment |
A final examination (50%) and tests (10%) and exercises done throughout the semester (40%). |
| Workload |
Three hours in class per week for 39 hours |
| Prescribed Texts |
Traditional Grammar (an in-house textbook and workbook) |
| Indicative Reading List | J. R. Hurford, Grammar: A Student's Guide, CUP, 1994 |
| Majors/Specialisations | Ancient Greek, Latin, Classics, and Ancient History |
| Academic Contact | Dr Elizabeth Minchin |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
