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Unit Overview

Description

This unit is an introduction to Ancient Greek for students who have never before studied this language or who have had minimal instruction in it. It introduces students primarily to the changing forms of Greek words (their 'inflected morphology') and in so doing provides a grounding in basic grammar which is of fundamental benefit to English expression (as well as being of great utility for the acquisition of other modern languages). The unit focuses on the form of Greek in ordinary use (hence known as 'Koine', the Greek for 'common') in the first century AD and which was used to write the New Testament. As a simplified form of the Attic Greek written in Athens in the fifth and fourth centuries BC, this is an ideal introduction to the ancient language. It is taught through formal grammar exercises and through the translation of simple extracts from ancient texts.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 2 option in the Classics and Ancient History major sequence
  • Level 2 elective
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) recognise and describe the forms and functions of a basic variety of Greek nouns, adjectives, pronouns and verbs; (2) demonstrate understanding of elementary Greek sentence structure (syntax); (3) translate from Greek, without the aid of dictionaries, simple passages composed of a set vocabulary; (4) compose simple Greek sentences from a set vocabulary; and (5) use correct grammatical terminology in the analysis of Greek words and sentences.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) class tests, and (2) end-of-semester examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Neil O'Sullivan
Unit rules
Prerequisites
any Level 1 CLAN unit
or any Level 1 CLAH unit
Incompatibility
GREE1151 Beginners' Greek I
Contact hours
3 hours per week (over 12 weeks)
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.