Faculty of Arts

 Ancient Greek

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    Ancient Greek subjects
    Ancient Greek subjects not offered in 2001

The Centre for Classics and Archaeology offers a full stream of study in the ancient languages Ancient Greek and Latin, see Latin. Proficiency in both of these languages at the earliest possible stage is highly recommended for those wishing to specialize in the study of the ancient Greco-Roman world. The ancient languages therefore are a fundamental part of the major and the honours program in classics and archaeology, see Classics and archaeology. Both languages are available as streamed programs of study that can be commenced from first/second year. These can commence either at beginners level or the post-VCE stream. The Centre also offers a Diploma of Arts (Ancient Languages), see Diploma of Arts (Ancient Languages).

 1. Language study streams

The Centre offers two streams of Ancient Greek:

• Beginners

  • The beginners stream is available to students who have little or no knowledge of Ancient Greek. It is available to students at any year level, although students intending to study Ancient Greek are advised to commence their language study in their first year.

• Post-VCE

  • The post-VCE stream is usually only available to students who have obtained a pass in VCE Ancient Greek, or its approved equivalent.

Students should note that an intermediate sub-stream of Ancient Greek is offered within both the beginners and post-VCE streams. The intermediate sub-stream is offered in alternate years.

The structure of the Ancient Greek streams usually takes the following forms:

Beginners stream
First year		Points
	115-012 Beginners Ancient Greek A	12.5
	115-013 Beginners Ancient Greek B	12.5
Second year
	115-014 Intermediate Ancient Greek A	12.5
	115-015 Intermediate Ancient Greek B	12.5
	or
	115-016 Intermediate Ancient Greek C	12.5
	115-017 Intermediate Ancient Greek D	12.5
Third year
	115-016 Intermediate Ancient Greek C	12.5
	115-017 Intermediate Ancient Greek D	12.5
	or
	115-014 Intermediate Ancient Greek A	12.5
	115-015 Intermediate Ancient Greek B	12.5

Post-VCE stream
First year		Points
	115-014 Intermediate Ancient Greek A	12.5
	115-015 Intermediate Ancient Greek B	12.5
	or
	115-016 Intermediate Ancient Greek C	12.5
	115-017 Intermediate Ancient Greek D	12.5
Second year
	115-016 Intermediate Ancient Greek C	12.5
	115-017 Intermediate Ancient Greek D	12.5
	or
	115-014 Intermediate Ancient Greek A	12.5
	115-015 Intermediate Ancient Greek B	12.5
Third year
	115-018 Advanced Ancient Greek A	12.5
	115-019 Advanced Ancient Greek B	12.5
	or
	115-030 Advanced Ancient Greek C	12.5
	115-031 Advanced Ancient Greek D	12.5

 2. Diploma of Arts (Ancient Languages)

The Diploma of Arts (Ancient Languages) is only available to students who are currently enrolled in a degree course at the University of Melbourne. It consists of a four-year sequence of study, and adds one year to the duration of your degree. You will complete 25 points in each of the four years that you are enrolled:

Beginners stream
First year		Points
	115-012 Beginners Ancient Greek A	12.5
	115-013 Beginners Ancient Greek B	12.5
Second year
	115-014 Intermediate Ancient Greek A	12.5
	115-015 Intermediate Ancient Greek B	12.5
Third year
	115-016 Intermediate Ancient Greek C	12.5
	115-017 Intermediate Ancient Greek D	12.5
Fourth year
	115-018 Advanced Ancient Greek A	12.5
	115-019 Advanced Ancient Greek B	12.5

Post-VCE stream
First year		Points
	115-014 Intermediate Ancient Greek A	12.5
	115-015 Intermediate Ancient Greek B	12.5
Second year
	115-016 Intermediate Ancient Greek C	12.5
	115-017 Intermediate Ancient Greek D	12.5
Third year
	115-018 Advanced Ancient Greek A	12.5
	115-019 Advanced Ancient Greek B	12.5
Fourth year
	115-030 Advanced Ancient Greek C	12.5
	115-031 Advanced Ancient Greek D	12.5

For more information on the Diploma of Arts see Diploma of Arts.

 3. Career opportunities

Prospective employers of arts graduates are often aware of the benefits derived from rigorous study of the ancient world and its texts and intellectual traditions. This means that the studies offered by the Centre are of general relevance.

 4. For more information

Dr Chris Mackie, Director
Centre for Classics and Archaeology
Room 113, Old Pathology Building
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010
Tel: +61 3 8344 7559
Email: cmackie@arts.unimelb.edu.au
Web: http://www.sfca.unimelb.edu.au

Ancient Greek subjects

115-012 Beginners Ancient Greek A
115-013 Beginners Ancient Greek B
115-014 Intermediate Ancient Greek A
115-015 Intermediate Ancient Greek B
115-018 Advanced Ancient Greek A
115-019 Advanced Ancient Greek B

Ancient Greek subjects not offered in 2001

115-016 Intermediate Ancient Greek C
115-017 Intermediate Ancient Greek D
115-030 Advanced Ancient Greek C
115-031 Advanced Ancient Greek D

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