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MGRK1010 – I Modern Greek Studies 1

2023 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor - Lecturer
Patricia Koromvokis
patricia.koromvokis@mq.edu.au
Contact via patricia.koromvokis@mq.edu.au
B347, Level 3, Building 25B Wally's Walk
Wednesday, 9:30am – 10:30am
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Corequisites Corequisites
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Unit description Unit description

This unit is designed for beginners or near beginners of Modern Greek language. Its main aim is the acquisition of elementary reading, writing, comprehension and speaking skills in Modern Greek so that students may confidently communicate and correctly construct simple sentences in Greek. Vocabulary and grammar are taught through a communicative method. Students are also exposed to important aspects of Greek culture. This unit corresponds to the first level (A1) in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

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: Develop elementary level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Greek language.
  • ULO2: Identify, describe and evaluate a few aspects of Greek-speaking cultures and societies.
  • ULO3: Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Greek at elementary level.
  • ULO4: Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
  • ULO5: Demonstrate an awareness of some language and language use in both Greek and English.

General Assessment Information

Late Assessment Submission Penalty  

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of ‘0’ (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue.    

This late penalty will apply to non-timed sensitive assessment (incl essays, reports, posters, portfolios, journals, recordings etc). Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs etc) will only be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application. Special Consideration outcome may result in a new question or topic. 

To be very clear:

  • Unless you have applied for special consideration and had your application approved, for each day your assignment is late, 5 marks will be deducted. For example, if you submit your assignment 7 days late, 35 marks will be deducted.
  • If your assignment is more than 7 days late (including weekends), you will get 0 marks for your assignment.

These are serious penalties that will substantially alter your final grade and even determine whether you pass or fail this unit. Please make every effort to submit your assignment by the due date.

If you find you cannot submit your assignment on time, please apply for Special Consideration through AskMQ. Make sure you read Macquarie University's policy regarding Special Consideration requests before you apply: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/assessment-exams/special-consideration’

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Weekly Participation 20% No Weekly
Online Quizzes 30% No 23:59 on 26/03/23 and 07/05/23
Oral Test 20% No 12:00–14:00 on 26/05/23
Final Test Online 30% No 23:59 on 04/06/23

Weekly Participation

Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 20%

 

Weekly activities to check and confirm active engagement with course material.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop elementary level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Greek language.
  • Identify, describe and evaluate a few aspects of Greek-speaking cultures and societies.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Greek at elementary level.
  • Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of some language and language use in both Greek and English.

Online Quizzes

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: 23:59 on 26/03/23 and 07/05/23
Weighting: 30%

 

Students will demonstrate their knowledge of material covered in the unit through two online quizzes. Further information pertaining to the task can be found on the iLearn site for the unit.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop elementary level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Greek language.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Greek at elementary level.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of some language and language use in both Greek and English.

Oral Test

Assessment Type 1: Simulation/role play
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: 12:00–14:00 on 26/05/23
Weighting: 20%

 

Students are required to prepare a given scenario and act out specific roles appropriately. This will be held as a part of regular seminar time for both cohorts.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop elementary level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Greek language.
  • Identify, describe and evaluate a few aspects of Greek-speaking cultures and societies.
  • Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.

Final Test Online

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: 23:59 on 04/06/23
Weighting: 30%

 

Students will demonstrate their knowledge of material covered in the unit through an online test. Further information pertaining to the task can be found on the iLearn site for the unit.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop elementary level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Greek language.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Greek at elementary level.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of some language and language use in both Greek and English.

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 class times please consult the MQ Timetables website: https://timetables.mq.edu.au/2023/

Both of the weekly lessons will be recorded. Weekly recordings will be uploaded within 48 hours and could be accessed in Echo360.

 

REQUIRED COURSEBOOK & WORKBOOK AND RECOMMENDED MATERIALS

Required Coursebook/ Workbook

  • K. & F. Arvanitakis, Communicate in Greek for Beginners, New Edition, Deltos Publications, Athens 2002 (You can purchase the Course textbook online from the Bilingual Bookshop, https://bilingualbookshop.com.au/learn-greek/)
  • K. & F. Arvanitakis, Communicate in Greek for Beginners Workbook One, New Edition, Deltos Publications, Athens 2002 (You can purchase the Workbook online from the Bilingual Bookshop, https://bilingualbookshop.com.au/learn-greek/)

 

Other recommended books:

  • CONCISE MODERN GREEK GRAMMAR, by Manolis Triantaphyllidis, tran. by J. B. Burke, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, 1997.
  • GREEK: A COMPREHENSIVE GRAMMAR OF THE MODERN LANGUAGE, by David Holton, Peter Mackridge and Irene Philippaki-Warburton. Routledge, London, 1999.
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TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED

Online Unit

All unit information, weekly recordings, homework, assessment tasks, additional vocabulary, grammar exercises, texts, materials and potential changes to the due dates or weekly classes will be regularly announced and updated on the unit’s iLearn.  It is essential to familiarise yourself with access to iLearn as you will on a weekly basis find the homework and the tasks. It is recommended that you visit the page at least twice a week. 

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.

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.

Unit Schedule

In both weekly lessons, students will be introduced to new grammar patterns and vocabulary of Modern Greek language, practice their speaking, listening, reading and writing, and be engaged in Modern Greek texts with everyday topics and aspects of Greek culture.

Week 1 (20/02 – 26/02): Greek Alphabet – Greetings in Greek - Exchanging personal information

Week 2 (27/02 – 05/03): Personal pronouns – Verb είμαι – Exchanging personal information about health (e.g., τι κάνεις) – Introducing someone to others – Numbers 1-10

Week 3 (06/03– 12/03):  Greek definite article (ο-η-το) – Endings of Greek nouns (Part A) – The use of Greek prepositions  - Exchanging information about origin and places – Numbers 11-100

Week 4 (13/03 – 19/03): Endings of Greek verbs Type A in Present tense (e.g., κάνω) – Possessive pronouns - Exchanging information about address, telephone and profession - Numbers 101-1000

Week 5 (20/03 – 26/03): Endings of Greek verbs Type B1 in Present tense (e.g., μιλάω) - Exchanging information about languages and family

Week 6 (27/03 – 02/04): Endings of Greek nouns (Part B) - Revision of Weeks 1-5

Week 7 (03/04 – 09/04): Greek Demonstrative determiners (αυτός, αυτή, αυτό) – The use of the phrase ‘μου αρέσει’ - Exchanging information about prices – Expressing likes and dislikes

                                                                                         RECESS (10/04 – 23/04)

Week 8 (24/04 – 30/04): Endings of Greek adjectives (Part A)- Exchanging information about nationality – Describing people and objects

Week 9 (01/05 – 07/05): Endings of Greek adjectives (Part A)- The use of accusative case - Endings of Greek verbs Type C1 in Present tense (e.g., λέω) – Expressing views in Greek - Exchanging information about age

Week 10 (08/05 – 14/05): Frequency of adverbs in Greek – Days of the week – Asking and giving information about time

Week 11 (15/05 – 21/05): Endings of Greek verbs Type B2 in Present tense (e.g., μπορώ) - Exchanging information about daily activities (Part A)

Week 12 (22/05 – 28/05): Exchanging information about daily activities (Part B) - Oral test

Week 13 (29/05 – 04/06): Revision – Final test

For more information log in to the unit’s iLearn.

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/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

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:

Student Enquiries

Got a question? Ask us via AskMQ, or contact Service Connect.

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.

Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)

This unit allows learners to work towards language skills at level A1, the first level on the six-level scale of competence laid down in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Through engagement with the Greek language in a range of contexts, the unit invites you to develop the ability to

  • understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type,
  • introduce themselves and others and ask and answer questions about personal details such as where you live, people you know and things you have
  • interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

 

Unit information based on version 2023.01R of the Handbook