922-189 LaTrobe-Professional Modern Greek

922-044 LaTrobe-Greek Intermediate 1B or an approved equivalent.

In this subject students' ability to use Modern Greek in professional and academic contexts is enhanced by studying material such as professional, academic and scientific literature, broadcasts, documentaries, and through practical application of the higher and technical registers of Modern Greek. Professional fields covered include education, law, medicine, social services, science, engineering, trade, banking, accounting and tourism. Advanced Greek grammar, syntax and appropriate vocabulary is studied and practised. Linguistic skills will also be extended through projects developed and reported on in class, and involving interaction with the local Greek community.

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.

• D Holton, P Mackridge & I Philippaki-Waburton, Greek: A Comprehensive Grammar of Modern Language. Routledge, 1997.
• P Valsamaki-Tzekaki et al, Ellinika kai epistimi. University Studio Press, 1997.
• D Stavropoulos & A Horby, Oxford English-Greek Learner's Dictionary. OUP, 1982.
• D Stavropoulos, Oxford Greek-English Learner's Dictionary. OUP, 1998.