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AHIS2110 – Ancient Greek B
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Ian Plant
Rob Trevor
Kyle Keimer
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
AHIS108 or AHIS1110 or AHIS208 or AHST205
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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 aims to help students develop their knowledge of Ancient Greek language. It is designed for students who have already studied one semester of Ancient Greek. The unit completes the systematic introduction to the grammar and vocabulary of Ancient Greek. The unit aims to help students build skills in reading original Ancient Greek literary and documentary texts, such as inscriptions, and understand the significance of Ancient Greek in the study of relevant ancient cultures. |
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:
- ULO1: a) Recognize and recall Greek script and phonetic structure; b) Identify and recall Greek grammatical structures; c) Recognize and memorize key Greek vocabulary.
- ULO3: (a) Integrate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary in reading and/or writing Greek texts
- ULO2: (a) Apply the grammar required for the translation of Greek texts; b) Explore relevant grammatical and lexical reference tools; c) Recognize and recall linguistic metalanguage.
- ULO4: (a) Explore the significance of Ancient Greek in the study of relevant ancient cultures.
General Assessment Information
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Assessment Summary
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Translation Exercises
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50%; these are weekly exercises due each week on Sunday at midnight |
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Short weekly exercises to practise vocabulary, grammar and syntax knowledge and the application of that knowledge. The exercises come directly from the unit textbook or are modified versions of exercises from the textbook. There is a separate schedule of the exercises for assessment on the unit's website. Some require translation from Ancient Greek, some into Ancient Greek. You do not need to submit all the exercises in the textbook--just answer the questions listed in the assessment schedule.
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Online quizzes
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10%: these are set to cover material in each chapter of the textbook (the textbook uses the term 'lesson' for chapter). You may take these at any time before the unit finishes (midnight on Sunday, week 13). It is best to complete each quiz directly after we have covered the material in that chapter. |
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Short quizzes on the vocabulary and grammar covered in the course.
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Texts: translation, grammatical analysis and historical significance
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40%: due at midnight on Sunday of week 13. There will be exercises in translating from Ancient Greek and into Ancient Greek, exercises in grammatical analysis and the critical examination of the language, grammar and historical context of a specified text or texts. |
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This will examine knowledge of grammar, syntax and vocabulary. Students will be asked to complete a variety of language-based problems including translation from Ancient Greek, translation into Ancient Greek, grammatical analysis and the critical study of the language and significance of an ancient text. |
Please note: unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests
IMPORTANT NOTE ON FINAL MARKS: Please note with respect to the marks you receive for work during the session: that the marks given are indicative only; final marks will be determined after moderation. See further the note on Results in the Policies and Procedures section below.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Translation Exercises | 50% | No | Midnight Sunday Each Week |
| Online quizzes | 10% | No | Midnight Sunday Week 13 |
| Texts: translation, grammatical analysis and historical significance | 40% | No | Midnight Sunday Week 13 |
Translation Exercises
Assessment Type 1: Translation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Midnight Sunday Each Week
Weighting: 50%
Short weekly exercises to practise vocabulary, grammar and syntax knowledge and the application of that knowledge. The exercises come directly from the unit textbook or are modified versions of exercises from the textbook. There is a separate schedule of the exercises for assessment on the unit's website. Some require translation from Ancient Greek, some into Ancient Greek. You do not need to submit all the exercises in the textbook--just answer the questions listed in the assessment schedule.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- a) Recognize and recall Greek script and phonetic structure; b) Identify and recall Greek grammatical structures; c) Recognize and memorize key Greek vocabulary.
- (a) Integrate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary in reading and/or writing Greek texts
- (a) Apply the grammar required for the translation of Greek texts; b) Explore relevant grammatical and lexical reference tools; c) Recognize and recall linguistic metalanguage.
- (a) Explore the significance of Ancient Greek in the study of relevant ancient cultures.
Online quizzes
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 6 hours
Due: Midnight Sunday Week 13
Weighting: 10%
Short quizzes on the vocabulary and grammar covered in the course
On successful completion you will be able to:
- a) Recognize and recall Greek script and phonetic structure; b) Identify and recall Greek grammatical structures; c) Recognize and memorize key Greek vocabulary.
Texts: translation, grammatical analysis and historical significance
Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 24 hours
Due: Midnight Sunday Week 13
Weighting: 40%
This will examine knowledge of grammar, syntax and vocabulary. Students will be asked to complete a variety of language-based problems including translation from Ancient Greek, translation into Ancient Greek, grammatical analysis and the critical study of the language and significance of an ancient text.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- a) Recognize and recall Greek script and phonetic structure; b) Identify and recall Greek grammatical structures; c) Recognize and memorize key Greek vocabulary.
- (a) Integrate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary in reading and/or writing Greek texts
- (a) Apply the grammar required for the translation of Greek texts; b) Explore relevant grammatical and lexical reference tools; c) Recognize and recall linguistic metalanguage.
- (a) Explore the significance of Ancient Greek in the study of relevant ancient cultures.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Delivery: This unit will deliver all lectures through ECHO recordings, and ilearn website.
Lectures: Please see the Timetable for the scheduled classes. All lectures are recorded by the ECHO system.
ilearn: The unit's webpage may be accessed via: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/. Students are required to have regular access to a computer and the internet. Mobile devices alone are not sufficient. - For technical support go to: http://mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/informatics/help - For student quick guides on the use of iLearn go to: http://mq.edu.au/iLearn/student_info/guides.htm
Textbook: This unit uses a textbook which is essential for classwork and weekly exercises: C.A.E. Luschnig, revised by C.A.E. Luschnig & Deborah Mitchell, An Introduction to Ancient Greek: A Literary Approach. Second Edition (Hackett: Indianapolis & Cambridge, 2007). This is available from the Booktopia in book form and in electronic copy via online outlets. Please note that the second edition is substantially different from the first edition.
Unit Schedule
Schedule for Lessons and Lectures
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Lesson |
Key Grammar |
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VII |
Participles: Present, Future, Aorist Active, Middle & Passive |
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VII |
Participles: Present, Future, Aorist Active, |
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Middle & Passive |
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VIII |
Pronouns: Interrogative, Indefinite, Relative Indefinite, Reciprocal |
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VIII |
Verbs: Perfect Active |
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IX |
Pronouns: Personal & Reflexive Possessive Adjectives |
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IX |
Perfect Middle-Passive |
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X |
Comparison of Adjectives Adverbs Aorist & Future Passive |
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XI |
Contract Verbs |
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8 |
XI |
Contract Verbs |
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9 |
XII |
-MI verbs |
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10 |
XII |
-MI verbs |
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11 |
XIII |
Subjunctive Mood |
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12 |
XIII |
Optative Mood Sequence of Moods & dependent clauses |
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XIV |
Imperative Vocative Verbs in –TEOS and -TEON |
The Lesson schedule follows the textbook for this unit.
- C.A.E. Luschnig, revised by C.A.E. Luschnig & Deborah Mitchell
- An Introduction to Ancient Greek: A Literary Approach
- Second Edition (Hackett: Indianapolis & Cambridge, 2007)
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/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/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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