922-188 LaTrobe-Varieties of Modern Greek

Special enrolment arrangements apply. Students must contact the Faculty of Arts Office for application forms and further details.

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

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.

• have enhanced their oral-aural and literacy skills in standard Modern Greek and their capacity to function in communities whose culture is encoded in this language, whether in Australia or overseas;

• have acquired: the essential cultural knowledge required for effective communication, the linguistic means to explore Modern Greek culture, and an appropriate understanding of the structure of the language;

• be trained to communicate in a different linguistic and cultural code which should enhance their mental agility and their awareness of cultural diversity.

Regular assignments and class exercises of 1500 words 30%, a 750-word project 15% (due in week 10), a 2-hour written test 40% (due at the end of semester) and a 15-minute oral/aural test 15% (due at the end of semester). Third year students will be expected to show a greater achievement of discipline-specific skills in their written work than second year students.