This year we will use for the second time a modification of 'Translation Exercise,' because accurate translation from and into ancient Greek is now easy to obtain via ChatGPT and other Large Language Models. Further details in class and in iLearn.

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.

Online Sites and Facilities Survey: Exercise engaging with ML tools

Assessment Type 1: Report Indicative Time on Task 2: 6 hours Due: 7 September 2025 Weighting: 20% An exercise in which students show familiarity with online helps for Greek language study, including Microsoft Word, Thesaurus Linguae Graecae, Perseus Project, and others. On successful completion you will be able to:

1. Explore and appraise relevant translations using ML tools, including generative AI and other online grammatical and lexical reference tools.
2. Investigate Ancient Greek texts in their historical and cultural contexts.

Comprehension Task: Analysis of features drawn from Unit readings

Assessment Type 1: Report Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours Due: 13 October 2025 Weighting: 40%

An exercise applying principles of accidence to unfamiliar examples related to elements of accidence introduced during the unit.

On successful completion you will be able to: 

1. Recognise and recall Ancient Greek scripts, phonetic structure and vocabulary from different periods and genres.
2. Demonstrate understanding of the grammar required for the translation of Ancient Greek texts appropriate to experienced beginners’ level.

Translation Exercise

Assessment Type 1: Problem set Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours Due: 9 November 2025 Weighting: 40% This will examine knowledge of grammar, syntax and vocabulary.

Students will be asked to complete a variety of language-based problems relating to an unfamiliar text, including grammatical analysis and the critical study of the language and significance of that ancient text. On successful completion you will be able to:

1. Recognise and recall Ancient Greek scripts, phonetic structure and vocabulary from different periods and genres.
2. Demonstrate understanding of the grammar required for the translation of Ancient Greek texts appropriate to experienced beginners’ level.
3. Explore and appraise relevant translations using ML tools, including generative AI and other online grammatical and lexical reference tools.
4. Investigate Ancient Greek texts in their historical and cultural contexts.

Technology

This unit employs the following technology • iLearn • Echo This unit introduces the student to a number of online helps to learning ancient Greek and to the study of ancient Greek texts. The unit has an online presence, through which all unit materials are delivered. Login is 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 please email onehelp@mq.edu.au or call 02 98504357. For student quick guides on the use of iLearn go to: http://mq.edu.au/iLearn/student_info/ guides.htm

Lecture Times For lecture times and classrooms please consult: https://timetables.mq.edu.au Submission and Extensions Submission of the Exercises is electronic via Turnitin. Extensions are available on medical grounds and may be requestedunder other special circumstances. Apply via ask.mq.edu.au.

In this unit we will study C.A.E. Luschnig's Introduction to Ancient Greek [second edition] from p.135 to the end of the book.

Full details, including a weekly schedule of topics, will be provided on the unit's iLearn page.

In view of the rapid development of large language models, this unit in S2 2025 will adopt beta versions of 'LLM-proof' assignments.