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Postgraduate MAQ-AHIX6100-2021

Ancient Languages Foundation

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$2,645 $2,895

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

18 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 22 Feb 2021
  • 26 Jul 2021
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QS RANKING 2021

12

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

12

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

On successful completion, a student will be able to

  1. Recognise and recall the script and phonetic structure of the ancient language.
  2. Identify and recall the grammatical structures of the ancient language at the appropriate level.
  3. Recognise and memorize the vocabulary of the ancient language at the appropriate level.
  4. Assess the grammar required for the translation of the texts in the ancient language at the appropriate level.
  5. Integrate the knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary in reading and/or writing texts in the ancient language at the appropriate level.
  6. Explore the significance of the ancient language for the study of relevant ancient cultures.
Topics covered
    • "A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials."
Entry requirements

Others

Admission to GradCertAncHist (OUA)

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

Students will undertake studies in ancient language of their choice. This unit provides students with fundamental introductory knowledge and understanding in ancient language - its phonetic structure, grammar, and vocabulary. The students will learn to integrate the knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary in reading and/or writing texts in the ancient language at the appropriate level, and explore the significance of the ancient language for the study of relevant ancient cultures. It is a foundational unit for students who do not have a degree with a major in the field of ancient languages.

Assessments

  • Participation (10%)
  • Quiz (20%)
  • Translation (30%)
  • Non-invigilated examination (40%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Postgraduate MAQ-HIS-GCE-2021

Graduate Certificate of Ancient History

Postgraduate MAQ-HIS-MAS-2021

Master of Ancient History

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