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MGRK2031 – Transferable Knowledge of Greek
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
Lecturer
Patricia Koromvokis
B347, Level 3, Building 25B Wally's Walk
Monday, 11-12pm
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
40cp at 1000 level or above
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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 incorporate deeper learning of Greek terminologies into areas such as economics, medicine, education and technology. The students will develop a transferable knowledge and linguistic skills of Greek, which includes both linguistic expertise in a particular area and procedural knowledge of how, why, and when to apply this linguistic knowledge to each area. |
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: Identify basic and complex terminologies of Greek as they appear in areas such as economics, medicine, education and technology
- ULO2: De-code and assess the meaning and significance of linguistic information in Greek through the use of etymology
- ULO3: Apply the use of Greek etymology in terms in medicine, education, economics and technology
- ULO4: Demonstrate an etymological knowledge in using correctly Greek terminology in areas such as economics, medicine, education and technology.
General Assessment Information
Indicative examples of assessment tasks will be available on iLearn.
Late Assessment Penalty
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.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Online Quizzes | 40% | No | Weeks 3, 6, 8, 10 |
| Written Assignment | 20% | No | Week 11 |
| Final test | 40% | No | Week 13 |
Online Quizzes
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 4 hours
Due: Weeks 3, 6, 8, 10
Weighting: 40%
4 online quizzes on the use and meaning of Greek terminologies
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify basic and complex terminologies of Greek as they appear in areas such as economics, medicine, education and technology
- De-code and assess the meaning and significance of linguistic information in Greek through the use of etymology
- Apply the use of Greek etymology in terms in medicine, education, economics and technology
Written Assignment
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 11
Weighting: 20%
Written assignment demonstrating the use of Greek terminology is a specific field (education, medicine, technology, economics)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Apply the use of Greek etymology in terms in medicine, education, economics and technology
- Demonstrate an etymological knowledge in using correctly Greek terminology in areas such as economics, medicine, education and technology.
Final test
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%
This is the final test including exercises covering the content of the unit.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- De-code and assess the meaning and significance of linguistic information in Greek through the use of etymology
- Apply the use of Greek etymology in terms in medicine, education, economics and technology
- Demonstrate an etymological knowledge in using correctly Greek terminology in areas such as economics, medicine, education and technology.
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
CLASSES
For current updates and seminar times please consult the MQ Timetables website: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au.
REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED TEXTS AND/OR MATERIALS
All teaching material will be provided to students during the weekly seminars and uploaded to the unit's iLearn.
Highly recommended:
That students purchase the OXFORD GREEK-ENGLISH, ENGLISH-GREEK Dictionaries, Oxford University Press, Oxford.
That students familiarize themselves with the LEXICON OF THE MODERN GREEK LANGUAGE, by G. Babiniotes.
TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED
Online Unit
Login is via: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/
Is my unit in iLearn?: https://unitguides.mq.edu.au/ilearn_unit_status/ to check when your online unit will become available.
Technology
Students are required to have access to a computer and the internet. Mobile devices alone are not sufficient.
Students are required to access the online unit in iLearn by the end of Week 1 and follow any relevant instructions and links for downloads that may be required. If applicable, students are required to download the relevant language package prior to Week 2.
Please contact your course convenor before the end of Week 1 if you do not have a suitable laptop (or tablet) for in-class use.
- For central technical support go to: http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/
- For student quick guides on the use of iLearn go to: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/tools-and-resources/ilearn/ilearn-quick-guides-for-students
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
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
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
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.