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AHIS269 – Coptic II
2014 – S2 External
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer
Victor Ghica
Contact via 9850 6800
W6A 524
on request
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| Credit points |
Credit points
3
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
AHIS268
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit builds upon AHIS268. It offers students the opportunity to consolidate their knowledge of the Coptic language through a study of a range of Sahidic texts.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Identify and recall Coptic grammatical structures
- Recognize and memorize Coptic vocabulary
- Assess the grammar required for the translation of Coptic texts appropriate to level of study
- Explore and appraise relevant grammatical and lexical reference tools
- Employ linguistic terminology
- Integrate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary in reading and writing Greek texts
- Analyse the significance of Coptic for the study of relevant ancient cultures
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Assignment | 55% | Week 6 |
| Vocabulary Tests | 30% | Weeks 8 and 10 |
| Grammar Test | 15% | Week 12 |
Assignment
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 55%
The purpose of this assessment task is to facilitate understanding of Coptic grammatical structures. You will be required to translate a series of sentences from Coptic into English and from English into Coptic and to conjugate several Coptic verbs. The content of the assessment is designed to test your control over concepts discussed in the lectures.
The criteria against which this task will be assessed are accuracy and completeness of the information you present.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify and recall Coptic grammatical structures
- Assess the grammar required for the translation of Coptic texts appropriate to level of study
- Explore and appraise relevant grammatical and lexical reference tools
- Employ linguistic terminology
- Integrate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary in reading and writing Greek texts
- Analyse the significance of Coptic for the study of relevant ancient cultures
Vocabulary Tests
Due: Weeks 8 and 10
Weighting: 30%
The purpose of these assessments is to develop control over basic Coptic vocabulary. You will be required to translate 20 Coptic words.
The criteria against which this task will be assessed are accuracy and completeness of the information you present.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Recognize and memorize Coptic vocabulary
- Explore and appraise relevant grammatical and lexical reference tools
Grammar Test
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 15%
The purpose of these assessments is to develop control over Coptic grammar. You will be required to answer 10 questions about Coptic morphology and syntax.
The criteria against which this task will be assessed are accuracy and completeness of the information you present.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify and recall Coptic grammatical structures
- Assess the grammar required for the translation of Coptic texts appropriate to level of study
- Explore and appraise relevant grammatical and lexical reference tools
Delivery and Resources
CLASSES
Delivery mode
AHIS269 will be delivered both face-to-face and online to distance students.
Lecture times and locations
The unit will be taught both internally and to distance students.
For internal students, it will be taught every Thursday from 9 am to 12 pm. The venue is W5C 312. For current updates, lecture times and classrooms please consult the MQ Timetables website: https://timetables.mq.edu.au/Scientia/Web/index.html
Submission and extensions
Submission of the assignment is electronic via email attachment to the convener.
Assessment tasks are compulsory and must be submitted on time. As a general rule, extensions will not be granted without a valid and documented reason (e.g. medical certificate), presented to the convener prior to the submission deadline. Late submissions will be penalised by 2% for each day (including weekends) the assignment task is late. No assignments will be accepted after assignments have been corrected and feedback has been provided. Extensions are available on medical grounds and may be requested under other special circumstances.
REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED TEXTS AND/OR MATERIALS
The unit materials consist of four parts: • Readings • Audio Recordings • Website • e-reserve
Readings
The textbook we shall be using is: Thomas O. Lambdin, Introduction to Sahidic Coptic, Macon 1983, 2nd edition 1992.
This book is a textbook, it is not a reference grammar. Students with previous knowledge of Coptic or those becoming interested, in the course of this class, in more advanced problems of Coptic grammar may want to consult the grammars indicated in the bibliography. From there they can obtain directions towards specialised studies on individual problems they may be interested in. In addition to the textbook, the unit website will make written coursenotes available, which summarise the most important points of the face-to-fact teaching in writing. Selected readings from books, journals, and encyclopedias may be used to complement the textbook and will be available in various forms:
- e-reserve (see below “Accessing the unit on-line”)
- internet
- subscriptions to electronic journals and other electronic resources Macquarie University Library has entered into and which students can access from their own computers.
- collection of materials students will be able to download from the electronic reserve part of the unit’s website (see below “Accessing the unit on-line”). Further readings may also be provided or indicated on a continuing basis during the semester on the website of this unit.
Audio Recordings
There will also be a set of audio recordings sent out to distance students. These recordings contain the lectures given each week on campus. They will also be provided as iLectures in digital form on the unit website (for information see: http://online.mq.edu.au/docs/qgilec.html). For any question relating to the distribution of the recordings refer to the Student Handbook provided to you by the Centre for Open Education.
Website
The website will be
- a privileged means of communication both for the students and the lecturers and among the students themselves. This is especially important for distance students.
- a way to provide information and materials to students quickly and accessibly.
- the tool for the submission and retrieval of assignments.
E-reserve
The electronic materials for this unit placed on e-reserve can be accessed directly from the reserve page of Macquarie University Library at:
http://www.library.mq.edu.au/reserve/
Just enter the unit code (AHIS269).
UNIT WEBPAGE AND TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED
Unit webpage
https://ilearn.mq.edu.au
Technical help
Technical help is provided by the following institutions:
- Macquarie University Library
- Centre for Open Education
Unit Schedule
| Week | Lectures | Assessment |
| 1 | Lessons 21, 22 and 23 | |
| 2 | Lessons 21, 22 and 23 | |
| 3 | Lessons 24-26 | |
| 4 | Lessons 24-26 | |
| 5 | Lessons 27-29 | |
| 6 | Lessons 27-29 | Assignment 1 |
| 7 | Lesson 30 | |
| Semester Break | ||
| 8 | Reading Apophthegmata Patrum | Vocabulary test |
| 9 | Reading Apophthegmata Patrum | |
| 10 | Reading Apophthegmata Patrum | Assignment 2 |
| 11 | Reading Gospel of Luke | |
| 12 | Reading Gospel of Luke | Grammar test |
| 13 | Reading Gospel of Luke |
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Student Support
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Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
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When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Graduate Capabilities
Capable of Professional and Personal Judgement and Initiative
We want our graduates to have emotional intelligence and sound interpersonal skills and to demonstrate discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgement. They will exercise initiative as needed. They will be capable of risk assessment, and be able to handle ambiguity and complexity, enabling them to be adaptable in diverse and changing environments.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Identify and recall Coptic grammatical structures
- Assess the grammar required for the translation of Coptic texts appropriate to level of study
- Analyse the significance of Coptic for the study of relevant ancient cultures
Assessment task
- Assignment
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Our graduates will have enquiring minds and a literate curiosity which will lead them to pursue knowledge for its own sake. They will continue to pursue learning in their careers and as they participate in the world. They will be capable of reflecting on their experiences and relationships with others and the environment, learning from them, and growing - personally, professionally and socially.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Identify and recall Coptic grammatical structures
- Recognize and memorize Coptic vocabulary
- Assess the grammar required for the translation of Coptic texts appropriate to level of study
- Explore and appraise relevant grammatical and lexical reference tools
- Employ linguistic terminology
- Integrate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary in reading and writing Greek texts
- Analyse the significance of Coptic for the study of relevant ancient cultures
Assessment tasks
- Assignment
- Vocabulary Tests
- Grammar Test
Discipline Specific Knowledge and Skills
Our graduates will take with them the intellectual development, depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in their chosen fields to make them competent and confident in their subject or profession. They will be able to demonstrate, where relevant, professional technical competence and meet professional standards. They will be able to articulate the structure of knowledge of their discipline, be able to adapt discipline-specific knowledge to novel situations, and be able to contribute from their discipline to inter-disciplinary solutions to problems.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Identify and recall Coptic grammatical structures
- Recognize and memorize Coptic vocabulary
- Assess the grammar required for the translation of Coptic texts appropriate to level of study
- Explore and appraise relevant grammatical and lexical reference tools
- Employ linguistic terminology
- Integrate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary in reading and writing Greek texts
- Analyse the significance of Coptic for the study of relevant ancient cultures
Assessment tasks
- Assignment
- Vocabulary Tests
- Grammar Test
Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
We want our graduates to be capable of reasoning, questioning and analysing, and to integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments; to be able to critique constraints, assumptions and limitations; to be able to think independently and systemically in relation to scholarly activity, in the workplace, and in the world. We want them to have a level of scientific and information technology literacy.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Identify and recall Coptic grammatical structures
- Assess the grammar required for the translation of Coptic texts appropriate to level of study
- Integrate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary in reading and writing Greek texts
- Analyse the significance of Coptic for the study of relevant ancient cultures
Assessment tasks
- Assignment
- Grammar Test
Problem Solving and Research Capability
Our graduates should be capable of researching; of analysing, and interpreting and assessing data and information in various forms; of drawing connections across fields of knowledge; and they should be able to relate their knowledge to complex situations at work or in the world, in order to diagnose and solve problems. We want them to have the confidence to take the initiative in doing so, within an awareness of their own limitations.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Assess the grammar required for the translation of Coptic texts appropriate to level of study
- Explore and appraise relevant grammatical and lexical reference tools
- Integrate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary in reading and writing Greek texts
- Analyse the significance of Coptic for the study of relevant ancient cultures
Assessment task
- Assignment
Effective Communication
We want to develop in our students the ability to communicate and convey their views in forms effective with different audiences. We want our graduates to take with them the capability to read, listen, question, gather and evaluate information resources in a variety of formats, assess, write clearly, speak effectively, and to use visual communication and communication technologies as appropriate.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Employ linguistic terminology