922-117 Modern Greek 2CWJ/3CWJ: Creative Writing and Journalism in Modern Greek

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Credit Points

Coordinator

Prerequisites

As a minimum level of language competence, Continuing Beginners 2 or an approved equivalent.

Semester

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Subject Description

In this subject, students analyse, discuss and experiment with various types of Greek creative writing and journalism. Both the general principles and specifically Greek conventions of genre and style are identified, and students are encouraged to think critically about their own and other authors' writing in Greek by drafting, rewriting, editing and transposing their own and each other's texts. Students' mastery of Modern Greek grammar, vocabulary and usage will be developed in the process. Linguistic skills will also be extended through projects developed, and reported on, in class and involving interaction with the local Greek community.

Assessment

One folio of selected writings of 3000 words (50%); one critical essay of 1500-words (25%); one oral test (15%); and two oral class-presentations (10%).

Prescribed Texts

Audio and written material will be supplied by the department.

• D Holton, P Mackridge & I Philippaki-Warburton, Greek, a Comprehensive Grammar of the Modern Language. Routledge 1997.
• G Kinross-Smith, Writer. A Working Guide for New Writers. Oxford 1994.
• H Nickas K Dounas (eds), Retelling the Tale: Poetry and Prose by Greek-Australian Women Writers. Owl Publishing 1994.