CLLA201 Intermediate Classical Languages

UNE has cancelled in-person, paper-based exams for Trimester 2. Instead, all exams will either be transferred to other modes of assessment, or offered online. There may be some discrepancies to published unit information while we work through the University processes to approve the changes and reflect them through publication. Information about online exams is available on UNE's Online Supervised Exams page.

Updated: 23 January 2020
Credit Points 6
Offering
Location Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Online
Armidale Trimester 1 On Campus
Intensive School(s)

Intensive schools are for students enrolled in Online Mode only, unless specified in the notes.

Start Finish Attendance Notes
20 March 2020 22 March 2020 Non-Mandatory Only offered if a minimum of three online students from each strand (Latin and Greek) commits to attend.
Supervised Exam There is a supervised exam at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The paper-based exam will be held at an established exam venue, and coordinated by UNE Exams Unit.
Pre-requisites 12cp at 100 level including CLLA102 or GRK102 or LATN102 or equivalent; or candidature in the MA - Rule (b) (Classical World major)
Co-requisites None
Restrictions GRK220 for Greek strand or LATN220 for Latin strand
Notes

For futher information on the discipline's offerings, please visit the Classics and Ancient History webpage.

Coordinator for Greek: Clemens Koehn

Coordinator for Latin: Tristan Taylor
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s)
Unit Description

This unit builds on the study of Greek or Latin in CLLA101 and CLLA102 with the intention that all major constructions will be understood by the end of the unit. Practice is given in reading unseen passages. Increasingly, students will be exposed to original literary texts with attention given to content as well as syntax. Candidates must continue to follow the language strand selected in the first-year units.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory

Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

An Independent Study Guide to Reading Greek

ISBN: 9780521698504
Joint Association of Classical Teachers, CUP 2nd revised ed. 2008

Note: Greek Strand.

Text refers to: Trimester 1, On Campus and Online

An Independent Study Guide to Reading Latin

ISBN: 9781107615601
Jones, P.V. and Sidwell, K.C., CUP 2nd ed. 2018

Note: Latin Strand.

Text refers to: Trimester 1, On Campus and Online

Reading Greek: Grammar and Exercises

ISBN: 9780521698528
Joint Association of Classical Teachers, CUP 2nd revised ed. 2007

Note: Greek Strand.

Text refers to: Trimester 1, On Campus and Online

Reading Greek: Text and Vocabulary

ISBN: 9780521698511
Joint Association of Classical Teachers, CUP 2nd revised ed. 2007

Note: Greek Strand.

Text refers to: Trimester 1, On Campus and Online

Reading Latin: Grammar and Exercises

ISBN: 9781107632264
Jones, P.V. and Sidwell, K.C., CUP 2nd ed. 2016

Note: Latin Strand.

Text refers to: Trimester 1, On Campus and Online

Reading Latin: Text and Vocabulary

ISBN: 9781107618701
Jones, P.V. and Sidwell, K.C., CUP 2nd ed. 2016

Note: Latin Strand.

Text refers to: Trimester 1, On Campus and Online

Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Must
Complete		 Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Compulsory Greek: Assessment 1 12% 750
Assessment Notes

Greek Strand: Grammatical, vocabulary, syntax and translation exercises

Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO)

LO: 1-5

Compulsory Greek: Assessment 2 12% 750
Assessment Notes

Greek Strand: Grammatical, vocabulary, syntax and translation exercises

Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO)

LO: 1-5

Compulsory Greek: Assessment 3 13% 750
Assessment Notes

Greek Strand: Grammatical, vocabulary, syntax and translation exercises

Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO)

LO: 1-5

Compulsory Greek: Assessment 4 13% 750
Assessment Notes

Greek Strand: Grammatical, vocabulary, syntax and translation exercises

Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO)

LO: 1-4

Compulsory Latin: Assessment 1 40% 2400
Assessment Notes

Latin Strand: 5 short quizzes

Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO)

LO: 1-5

Compulsory Latin: Assessment 2 10% 600
Assessment Notes

Latin Strand: assignment

Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO)

LO: 1-5

Compulsory Greek: Final Examination 2 hrs 15 mins 50% 2000
Assessment Notes

Greek strand: Final Examination

Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO)

LO: 1-5

Compulsory Latin: Final Examination 2 hrs 15 mins 50% 2000
Assessment Notes

Latin strand: Final Examination

Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO)

LO: 1-5


Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. apply reading skills to complex and extended Greek or Latin texts;
  2. independently apply knowledge and skills to provide solutions to sophisticated questions about an ancient language;
  3. analyse complex texts using an appropriate metalanguage to complete a range of activities;
  4. apply and transmit information about ancient literary skills and techniques in their social and political contexts; and
  5. demonstrate broad technical and theoretical knowledge of an ancient language.