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GRK2010

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Monash University

Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Arts
OfferedClayton First semester 2010 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr Eva Anagnostou-Laoutides and Greek Government Appointee

Synopsis

The unit introduces Modern Greek to students who have no previous knowledge of the language. It explores grammatical and syntactic structures suitable to the Beginners level and facilitates the students in their understanding of the Modern Greek culture.

Objectives

By the completion of the unit students should achieve:

  1. A basic understanding of Modern Greek grammar and syntax;
  2. A basic store of Modern Greek vocabulary;
  3. To be able to read simple texts in Modern Greek;
  4. To develop introductory aural skills in Modern Greek;
  5. To be introduced to Modern Greek culture.

Assessment

Written assignments: 20%
Classroom tests: 30%
Oral/aural tests: 20%
Examination (2 hours): 30%

Chief examiner(s)

Evangelina Anagnostou-Laoutides

Contact hours

Two 1 hour lectures per week and Two 1 hour tutorials per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Modern Greek

Prohibitions

Students enrolled in Arts courses are prohibited from taking this unit.