Introduction to Classical Languages
UndergraduateUNE-CLLA1012024
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Introduction to Classical Languages
About this subject
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- apply reading skills to basic Greek and Latin texts;
- independently apply knowledge and skills to provide solutions to questions about an ancient language;
- analyse texts using an appropriate metalanguage to complete a range of activities;
- communicate information about an ancient language and its social and political context; and
- demonstrate technical and theoretical knowledge of an ancient language.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
This subject provides an intensive introduction to Classical Greek and Latin, offered in two separate strands within the subject. As part of your study, you will be required to choose either Greek or Latin and will usually remain with the language strand chosen in any further subjects taken in the sequence. No previous knowledge of the selected language is required. In addition to exposure to the grammar of the language and to reading continuous text, you will develop your knowledge of a wide range of aspects of Greek or Roman culture and society. The subject will also improve your control and understanding of the English language.
Greek Strand - Assessment 1: Five Grammatical vocabulary syntax and translation exercises. 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5;
Greek Strand - Final Assessment: Take Home Exam. 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5.
Latin Strand - Assessment 1: Five quizzes and assignments. 10% each. Quizzes are conducted online: 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5;
Latin Strand - Final Assessment: Take Home Exam. 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5.
There is a supervised exam at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit.
UNE manages supervised exams associated with your UNE subjects. Prior to census date, UNE releases exam timetables. They’ll email important exam information directly to your UNE email address.- Greek Strand: Assessment 1 - 5 Grammatical vocabulary syntax and translation exercises (50%)
- Greek Strand: Final Examination - 2 hrs 15 mins (50%)
- Latin Strand: Assessment 1 - 5 quizzes and assignments. Quizzes are conducted online (50%)
- Latin strand: Final Examination - 2 hrs 15 mins (50%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UNE-ART-DIP-2024 - Diploma in Arts
Others
Candidature in Diploma in Arts
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateUNE-ART-DIP