922-188 LaTrobe-MG2/3VMG:Varieties of Mod.Greek

Credit Points

HECS Band

Coordinator

Prerequisites

922-044 LaTrobe-MG1IM2:Intermediate Mod.Greek 2 or an approved equivalent.

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

In this subject students learn to identify the characteristics of phonology, morphology, syntax and lexicon which distinguish informal, colloquial and non-standard varieties of Modern Greek from the formal standard language. Theories of linguistic variation, including differences between spoken and written forms, informal and formal style/registers, and regional/social dialects, are studied with specific reference to Modern Greek. The impact on the Greek language of globalisation, information technology and political correctness are also considered. Linguistic skills will also be extended through projects developed and reported on in class, and involving interaction with the local Greek community.

Assessment

Regular assignments totalling 2000 words, a 1000 word project, a 2-hour written test, a 10-minute oral/aural test, and two 10-minute oral class presentations.

Prescribed Texts

• E Demiri-Prodromidou et al, I glossa ton idiotismon ke ton ekfraseon. University Studio Press Thessaloniki 1990.
• D Holton, P Mackridge & I Philippaki-Warburton, Greek: a comprehensive grammar of the modern language. Routledge 1997.
• D Stavropoulos & A Hornby, Oxford English-Greek Learner's Dictionary. OUP 1982.
• D Stavropoulos, Oxford Greek-English Learner's Dictionary. OUP 1988.
• R Tsokatlidou, Odigos mi sexistikis glossas.