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Intermediate Classical Texts
UndergraduateUNE-CLLA2022027
Course information for 2027 intake
Greek or Latin texts become richer as language skills deepen. Apply advanced language skills while examining both the linguistic detail and the literary or historical significance of each work.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Enrol by
- 20 June 2027
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 21 June 2027
- Price from
- $2,361
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Intermediate Classical Texts
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 specialist information about the style of particular authors, the requirements of the genre and historical and literary context of the text; and
- demonstrate broad technical and theoretical knowledge of an ancient language as well as specialist knowledge about a particular author/authors.
- 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.
Understanding ancient language is both complex and fascinating and requires the ability to apply reading skills to complex, unpredictable and extended texts, as well as provide solutions to sophisticated questions. In this unit, depending on which strand you undertake (Greek or Latin) you will be immersed in original texts to build your understanding at a linguistic level, as well exploring their literary/historical significance. The texts set may vary from year to year.
Greek Strand - Assessment 1: Three short assessments (10% each) and short essay (20%)
Short assessments: 500 words, Short essay: 1000: 750 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5;
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 short assessments. 10% each. 2500 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5;
Latin Strand - Assessment 2: Written submission with interactive oral component - Assurance Task: 2500 words (equivalent). 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 - Final Examination - Assurance Task (50%)
- Greek strand: Assessment 1: Three short assessments (10% each) and short essay (20%) (50%)
- Latin Strand - Assessment 1: Five short assessments. 10% each (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:
one of
- UNE-CLLA101-Introduction to Classical Languages
- UNE-CLLA102-Classical Languages Through Reading
- UNE-CLLA201-Intermediate Classical Languages
Others
Candidature in Diploma in Language.
To enrol in this subject you will need to have passed 18cp of Greek or Latin including CLLA101 or CLLA102 or CLLA201. 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