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.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor/ 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
MGRK2010 or MGK205
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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 enable students to become independent users of the Greek language. It is designed through the communicative approach to further develop skills in reading, writing, comprehension and speaking in Greek. Simultaneously, develops students' knowledge and awareness of contemporary Greek culture. The unit aims to develop students' language skills to B1+/towards B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Weekly Participation | 10% | No | Weekly |
Online Quizzes | 20% | No | Weeks 5 & 9 |
Short Essay | 15% | No | Week 11 |
Oral Presentation | 15% | No | Week 12 |
Final Online Test | 40% | No | Week 13 |
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 10%
Weekly activities to check and confirm active engagement with course material. This will occur as part of regular scheduled seminar time for both cohorts.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: Weeks 5 & 9
Weighting: 20%
2 online quizzes are online tests held as a part of regular seminar time for both cohorts.
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 11
Weighting: 15%
A written essay in Greek based on cultural concepts discussed in class.
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 3 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 15%
Students are required to present a given topic in Greek, using the contents and skills they have learned in the unit. This will be held as a part of regular seminar time for both cohorts. External and internal students will use online tools as defined on iLearn unit.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%
This is the final exam and is a comprehensive test of reading and writing skills, covering the content of the unit. Student will complete their final test online.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
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
Required to purchase the textbook: Arvanitakis F., Epikeinoniste Ellhnika 2, Deltos, Athina.
Arvanitakis., CD, Deltos Athina + workbook 2.
Also, a variety of thematic texts will be provided in class.
It is highly recommended that students purchase a dictionary and use it all the time. You will be able to purchase one from the Macquarie University Co-Op Book shop, the ENLGISH-GREEK and GREEK-ENGLISH, Oxford University Press, Oxford.
Also recommended are:
TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED
Online Unit
Login is via: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/
Is my unit in iLearn?: http://help.ilearn.mq.edu.au/unitsonline/ 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.
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:
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).
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 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
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
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.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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
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.
This unit aims to enable students to become independent users of the Greek language. It seeks to develop students' skills in reading, writing, comprehension and speaking in Greek and further develops students' knowledge of contemporary Greek culture. The unit is taught in composite mode with a strong online component, working towards to B1+/towards B2 of CEFR.
Through engagement with the Greek language in a range of contexts, the unit invites you to develop the ability to