107-150 Beginners Ancient Greek A

Formerly available as 115-012 or 104-101/201/301. Students who have completed 115-012 or 104-101/201/301 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

This subject teaches students to read Ancient Greek. It covers word formation, grammatical concepts, sentence formation and translation, and the reading of simple texts. Students are introduced to Ancient Greek of various styles, media and periods. The aim is for students to acquire the elements of the grammar, syntax and vocabulary of Ancient Greek, and attain reading skills, sufficient to begin reading literary and non-literary texts.

• possess critical thinking skills;

• be able to think in theoretical terms;

• be familiar with the communication conventions of another culture.

Short tests in lectures 10%, weekly grammar exercises 25%, a 1-hour assessment test 25% (due mid-semester), a 1-hour examination 30% (due at the end of semester) and tutorial participation 10%. Hurdle requirements: students must attend 75% of tutorials and complete the assessment test and final exam in order to be eligible for final assessment.

A subject reader will be available.