MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996

MGR1070

Modern Greek language and culture A

P Andronikos

Synopsis 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% Examination (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