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GREK1010

Elementary Greek I

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus Semester 2

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Introduces students to the study of Ancient Greek, as written and spoken in Athens in the fifth and fourth centuries BC, with some attention to koine Greek. Reading in the original language is accompanied by basic grammatical and syntactical instruction.

Objectives 1. To achieve a knowledge of vocabulary and grammar appropriate to 1000 level
2. To gain an understanding of common word order and grammatical constructions employed by Greek writers, and thus facilitate the reading of texts.
3. To read and understand specially prepared and graded Greek texts.
4. To enhance one's command of English by appreciation of its relation to and differences from ancient Greek.
Content The course covers the alphabet, simple word-order, the most common verb forms (active and middle verbs, four tenses, and participles), and the basic cases of all nouns and adjectives, and introduces a basic vocabulary sufficient to enhance understanding of Greek society.
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge None.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Examination: Class 2 x Class tests (40%)
Essays / Written Assignments Problem solving test (15%)

Weekly tutorial exercises (45%)
Contact Hours Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2013 Course Timetables for GREK1010