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Intermediate Classical Languages
UndergraduateUNE-CLLA2012027
Course information for 2027 intake
Greek or Latin study becomes more demanding as texts grow longer and less predictable. Strengthen your reading of unseen passages and master major constructions. Connect language analysis with each work's meaning.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Enrol by
- 21 Feb 2027
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 22 Feb 2027
- Price from
- $2,361
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Intermediate Classical Languages
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- apply reading skills to complex and extended Greek or Latin texts;
- independently apply knowledge and skills to provide solutions to questions about an ancient language;
- analyse more complex texts using an appropriate metalanguage to complete a range of activities;
- apply and transmit information about ancient literary skills and techniques in their social and political contexts; and
- demonstrate technical and theoretical knowledge of an ancient language.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
This subject builds on your understanding of Greek or Latin gained in CLLA101 and CLLA102 with the intention that all major constructions will be understood by the end of the subject. You will develop your skills in reading unseen passages and will be exposed to original literary texts, with attention given to content as well as syntax. Candidates are required to continue to follow the language strand selected in first-year subject.
Greek Strand - Assessment 1: Grammatical, vocabulary, syntax, and translation exercises: 750 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5;
Greek Strand - Assessment 2: Grammatical, vocabulary, syntax, and translation exercises: 750 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5;
Greek Strand - Assessment 3: Grammatical, vocabulary, syntax, and translation exercises: 750 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5;
Greek Strand - Assessment 4: Grammatical, vocabulary, syntax, and translation exercises: 750 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4;
Greek Strand - Final Examination - Assurance Task: 2 hrs. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5.
If you are a student in the Greek strand, it is mandatory to pass the Exam in order to pass the unit.
Latin Strand - Assessment 1: Five quizzes and assessments. 10% each. Quizzes are conducted online: 2500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5;
Latin Strand - Assessment 2: Written submission with interactive oral component - Assurance Task: 2500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5.
Students must pass the Assurance Task in order to pass the unit.
There is a supervised exam during the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit.
UNE manages supervised exams associated with your UNE subjects. Prior to census date, UNE releases exam timetables. They’ll email important exam information directly to your UNE email address.- Greek strand: Assessment 1 - Grammatical, vocabulary, syntax and translation exercises (12%)
- Greek Strand: Assessment 3 - Grammatical, vocabulary, syntax and translation exercises (13%)
- Greek strand: Assessment 5 - Invigilated Examination - Assurance Task (50%)
- Greek Strand: Assessment 2 - Grammatical, vocabulary, syntax and translation exercises (12%)
- Greek Strand: Assessment 4 - Grammatical, vocabulary, syntax and translation exercises (13%)
- Latin Strand: Assessment 1 - Five quizzes and assignments: 10% each. Quizzes are conducted online. (50%)
- Latin Strand: Assessment 2 - Assurance Task Written submission with interactive oral component. (50%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UNE-MDL-DIP-2027 - Diploma in Languages
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
Others
Candidature in Diploma in Language.
To enrol in this subject you will need to pass 12 credit points at 100 level in the relevant language including CLLA102. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not pass the prerequisite subject/s.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateUNE-MDL-DIP