Modern Greek language and culture A
P Andronikos
6 points * 4 hours per week * First semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: VCE Modern Greek or equivalent knowledge of the language
The subject aims to consolidate prior knowledge of Modern Greek, and to introduce students to the study of modern Greek culture and thought through (1) practical language work and a systematic study of the language and (2) reading authentic texts (including creative literature) in Greek and discussing them in Greek orally and in writing. Topics studied include the Greek folk songs and traditional society; the Ottoman period and the Greek War of Independence; the `language problem'; Vasilis Arvanitis, a study in levendia.
Assessment
Written (2000 words): 25% * Examinations (2 hours): 50% * Language assignments and exercises, oral test: 25%
Prescribed texts
Myrivilis S O Vasilis o Arvanitis Estias
Politis N G Ekloge apo ta tragoudia tou ellinikou laou Vayionaki
Recommended texts
Beaton R Folk poetry of modern Greece CUP
Clogg R A short history of modern Greece CUP
Watts N The Greek folk songs Bristol Classical Press
Yule G The study of language CUP
Zakythinos D A The making of modern Greece: From Byzantium to independence Basil Blackwell