MGR3230

Modern Greek language: katharevousa

P Andronikos

4 points - 2 hours per week - First semester - Clayton - Prerequisites: MGR2220

Objectives Students are expected to demonstrate a knowledge of the morphology and vocabulary of katharevousa; the ability to understand texts in katharevousa and translate them into standard demotic Greek; the ability to use correctly those elements of katharevousa which are current in the Greek of today.

Synopsis The subject is designed to give students a reading knowledge of katharevousa, and is taught mainly through practical language work.

Assessment Examination (1.5 hours): 50% - Language assignments and exercises, oral test: 50%

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