GREK6106 Advanced Ancient Greek E
| Offered By | School of Cultural Inquiry |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Greek |
| Offered in | GREK6106 will not be offered in 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
No preliminary reading Short paper 20%; tutorial participation 10%: weekly tutorial notes (25%); final examination/essay (45%) No advanced technology needed. Some students may wish to download and use a Greek font At the end of the semester students will have: *acquired a knowledge and understanding of the character and the main achievements of Greek society in this period; *discovered the fundamental methods and techniques available for inquiry into the past of a largely pre-literate and literate society; *learned how to discover, select and critically assess evidence about the past. Weekly tests (10%); weekly assignments (40%); final examination (50%). Three hours in class; six hours of out of class. |
| Learning Outcomes |
* Students will increase their ability to read Ancient Greek with pleasure and understanding: some texts at sight, any texts with the aid of dictionaries, grammars, translations, and textual notes. * Students will become acquainted with a particular author or set of authors, the world they lived in, and the literary genre in question. * Students will have reviewed and extended their understanding of the grammatical constructions of Ancient Greek; and they will have extended their Ancient Greek vocabulary. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Weekly exercises (25%) 2000-3000 word essay (20%) Mid-semester test (15%) Final examination (40%) |
| Workload | Three hours in class; six hours of out of class |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | European Languages |
|
Assumed Knowledge and Required Skills |
Assumed knowledge of GREK2101/6101 or HSC Ancient Greek or equivalent; no other skills required |
| Requisite Statement |
GREK2101/6101 or equivalent |
| Corequisites |
No co-requisites |
| Incompatibility | No incompatible courses |
| Recommended Courses | No recommended courses |
| Preliminary Reading | No preliminary reading |
| Technology Requirements | No advanced technology needed. Some students may wish to download and use a Greek font |
| Academic Contact | Elizabeth Minchin |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.
