Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Historical & Philosophical Inq
A course designed to teach basic grammar and reading skills in the ancient Greek language. This is not a course in modern Greek language.
NOTE: Instruction by small group teaching.
GREK1110 is a two-unit (#2) course, giving an introduction to the basic grammar and syntax of classical Greek, with an emphasis on reading. It is designed for students who have little or no previous experience of Greek. There are 4 hours of classes per week. As with learning any language, regular attendance and study are important.
Course requirements
Assumed background
No prior knowledge of classical Greek language is assumed for this introductory course.
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
RELN1501 OR RELA1001 & CL115
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Annabel Florence
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Classes are held twice a week:ﾠ Monday 10-12 andﾠThursday 10-12.
Be sure to check mySI-net before your first class for the correct building and room number.
The course uses a blended learning format, replacing lectures and tutorials. Each two-hour block integrates grammar instruction, interactive exercises, reading, and parsing to reinforce weekly and cumulative grammar and vocabulary. Throughout the course, you will engage in regular in-class activities allowing you to learn from and provide constructive input to your fellow students.
All classes will be recorded and available to view on Blackboard throughout the semester. However, to achieve satisfactory progress through the course regular class attendance is highly recommended.
Aims and outcomes
GREK1110 introduces students to the grammar and syntax of classical Greek, with an emphasis on learning through reading. By the end of semester you should be able:
1. to read, analyse and translate the extracts in JACT Reading Greek: Text and Vocabulary, Sections 1A6D, and
2. to demonstrate, by means of exercises and parsing, an understanding of the morphology, grammar and syntax in the accompanying JACT Reading Greek: Grammar and Exercises.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
read a range of passages based on parts of speech and syntax covered in the JACT Reading Greek course.
LO2.
translate into good English a range of passages covered in the JACT Reading Greek course.
LO3.
recognise and classify several parts of speech according to their declensions or conjugations.
LO4.
parse (give the grammatical properties of) several parts of speech covered in the JACT Reading Greek course.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Translation/ Interpretation |
Weekly Homework Assignments
|
25% |
Homework Assignments begin in WEEK 4 |
| Examination, Translation/ Interpretation |
Mid-Semester Exam
|
25% |
10/04/2025 10:00 am |
| Examination |
Final exam: scheduled by UQ Examinations
|
50% |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025 |
Assessment details
Weekly Homework Assignments
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Translation/ Interpretation
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
Homework Assignments begin in WEEK 4
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
NINE grammar assignments accompany the classes throughout the course. Students must complete at least SEVEN of them to receive a passing grade for this section of the course, and to pass the course overall.
Homework assignments will comprise:
- Translation of Greek into idiomatic English of passages and/or a short unseen passage based on the weekly learning vocabulary;
- Parsing of words to show your understanding of the text;
- Translation of English into Greek of some simple sentences; and,
- Grammatical exercises of the type covered in class.
This assessment task is designed to test your increasing knowledge of the grammar, syntax and vocabulary covered each week.
All Homework Assignments are to be submitted through TurnItIn by 2pm on the dates specified below:
- Week 4: Homework Assignment 1 (1A-D), Thursday 20 March
- Week 5: Homework Assignment 2 (1E-G), Thursday 27 March
- Week 6: Homework Assignment 3 (1H-2A), Thursday 3 April
- Week 7: Homework Assignment 4 (2B-D), Thursday 10 April
- Week 8: Homework Assignment 5 (3A-B), Thursday 17 April
- Week 10: Homework Assignment 6 (3C-E), Thursday 8 May
- Week 11: Homework Assignment 7 (4A-B), Thursday 15 May
- Week 12: Homework Assignment 8 (4C-D), Thursday 22 May
- Week 13: Homework Assignment 9 (5A-D), Thursday 29 May
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Please submit your completed assignment through the specific submission link on Blackboard under the Assessment tab.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Mid-Semester Exam
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination, Translation/ Interpretation
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
10/04/2025 10:00 am
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
The mid-semester exam will consist of a variety of accidence, grammatical and translation questions. It will cover the passages studied in Reading Greek Text and Grammar, Sections 1A-2D. Students will be asked to translate a simple sentence from English into Greek.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Only one date and time will be offered for deferred mid-semester exams. This date and time is non-negotiable. Students must submit an online request and provide supporting documentation (e.g., a medical certificate for illness) to be eligible.
Final exam: scheduled by UQ Examinations
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
The final exam will comprise a combination of the following:
- Translation from Greek into English of a section of text from Sections 1A - 6D of Reading Greek Text & Vocabulary (your translations must demonstrate that you understand the Greek); Parsing to demonstrate understanding of the text;
- Translation of an unseen passage based on the learning vocabulary set for the 1A - 6D (again, your translations must demonstrate that you understand the Greek);
- Grammatical exercises of the type done in class and for homework throughout the course.
Further details will be available on the course Blackboard site.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Grade 1, Low Fail (0-24%), is generally awarded in cases where some assessment has been submitted, but it is of wholly unsatisfactory standard or quantity. In work submitted, however, there is no demonstrated evidence of understanding of the concepts of the field of study or basic requirements of the course. Work submitted will demonstrate a failure to master vocabulary, an inability to translate seen texts translated in class or unseen sentences made up from the learning vocabulary into readable, idiomatic English and an inability to parse words or to recognize and explain grammatical and syntactical Greek constructions. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Grade 2, Fail (25-44%),is generally awarded to work that exhibits deficiencies in understanding and applying the fundamental concepts of the course and field of study, and as such, does not satisfy the basic requirements of the course. Often, one or more major items of assessment will not have been completed. Work submitted will demonstrate a partial, faulty or clearly deficient level of vocabularyan inability to translate seen Greek passages covered in class and/or unseen sentences made up from the learning vocabulary into readable, idiomatic English, and an inability to parse words or to recognize and explain grammatical and syntactical Greek constructions. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Grade 3, Marginal Fail (45-49%), is generally awarded if a student has submitted work that attempts to meet the knowledge and skill requirements of the course, but is only able to demonstrate a superficial understanding of the fundamental concepts of the course. Students will usually have attempted all major pieces of assessment and show that they have an identifiable, emerging ability to apply basic knowledge and skills. Work submitted will demonstrateﾠ a superficial knowledge of vocabulary, a basic but flawed ability to translate seen Greek passages covered in class and unseen sentences made up from the learning vocabulary into English, and a flawed but emerging ability to parse words and to recognize and explain grammatical and syntactical Greek constructions. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Grade 4, Pass (50-64%) is generally awarded where all major items of assessment have been submitted. An adequate knowledge of the fundamental concepts of the course and field of study should be demonstrated and a functional skill level achieved. Work Submitted will demonstrate a functional knowledge of vocabulary and a functional ability to translate seen Greek passages covered in class and unseen sentences made up from the learning vocabulary into readable, idiomatic English, and a functional ability to parse words and to recognize and explain grammatical and syntactical Greek constructions. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Grade 5, Credit (65-74%), is generally awarded where all items of assessment have been completed and a substantial understanding of the fundamental concepts of the course and field of study have been demonstrated. Work submitted will demonstrate a proficient knowledge of vocabulary and a proficient ability to translate seen Greek passages covered in class and unseen sentences made up from the learning vocabulary into readable, idiomatic English, and a proficient ability to parse words and to recognize and explain grammatical and syntactical Greek constructions. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Grade 6, Distinction (75-84%), is generally awarded where all items of assessment have been completed and substantial knowledge of the deeper and more complex aspects of the course and field of study have been demonstrated. Work submitted willﾠ demonstrate an excellent knowledge of vocabulary and a very good ability to translate seen Greek passages covered in class and unseen sentences made up from the learning vocabulary into readable, idiomatic English, and a very good ability to parse words and to recognize and explain grammatical and syntactical Greek constructions. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Grade 7, High Distinction (85-100%), is generally awarded where all items of assessment have been completed and there is evidence that the deeper and more complex aspects of the course and field of study have been mastered. Work submitted will demonstrate an exceptional knowledge of vocabulary and an excellent ability to translate seen Greek passages covered in class and unseen sentences made up from the learning vocabulary into readable, idiomatic English, and an excellent ability to parse words and to recognize and explain grammatical and syntactical Greek constructions. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
- Failure to submit all major assessment items (those worth 15% and above) will result in a maximum grade of 2 (Fail).
- By submitting work through Turnitin you are deemed to have accepted the following declaration: ‘I certify that this assignment is my own work and has not been submitted, either previously or concurrently, in whole or in part, to this University or any other educational institution, for marking or assessment’.
- All students must ensure that they receive their Turnitin receipt on every submission of assessment items. YOU MUST CHECK THAT THE RECEIPT CONFIRMS THAT SUBMISSION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL.
- A valid Turnitin receipt will be the only evidence accepted if assessments are missing.ﾠ
- Without evidence, the assessment will receive the standard late penalty, or after 7 calendar days, will receive zero.ﾠIn the case of a Blackboard outage, please contact the Course Coordinator as soon as possible so that they can confirm the outage with ITS.
- It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they are submitting assessment items on a device that is capable of the task, and that appropriate internet bandwidth and speed is available. If you cannot be sure that your device or internet will enable you to complete or submit an assessment task, you must come onto campus and use one of the University Computers in the Library or Computer Labs.
- Plagiarism, and asking or paying someone else to do your work is cheating and constitutes academic misconduct. See ECP Section 6.1
- Feedback against the assessment criteria in the form of comments on your script will be provided through Turnitin or on your script directly.
- For information on assessment remarks see: https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/querying-result
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Own copy required
You'll need to have your own copy of the following reading resources. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Book |
Reading Greek: text and vocabulary
by Joint Association of Classical Teachers Greek Course - 2007 Edition: 2nd ed Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 9780521698511; 9780511814112 |
| Book |
Reading Greek: grammar and exercises
by Joint Association of Classical Teachers Greek Course - c2007 Edition: 2nd ed Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 9780521698528; 9780511814129 |
Additional learning resources information
Students will find various resources placed on the Blackboard site for GREK1110.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (24 Feb - 02 Mar) |
Practical |
Introduction WEEK 1 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 2 (03 Mar - 09 Mar) |
Practical |
Section 1A-B WEEK 2 Grammar, translation and analysis of Reading Greek Grammar and Text, Section 1A-B Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 3 (10 Mar - 16 Mar) |
Practical |
Section 1C-D WEEK 3 Grammar, translation and analysis of Reading Greek Grammar and Text, Section 1C-D Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 4 (17 Mar - 23 Mar) |
Practical |
Section 1E-G WEEK 4 Grammar, translation and analysis of Reading Greek Grammar and Text, Section 1E-G Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 5 (24 Mar - 30 Mar) |
Practical |
Section 1H-J; 2A WEEK 5 Grammar, translation and analysis of Reading Greek Grammar and Text, Section 1H-J; 2A Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 6 (31 Mar - 06 Apr) |
Practical |
Section 2B-D WEEK 6 Grammar, translation and analysis of Reading Greek Grammar and Text, Section 2B-D Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 7 (07 Apr - 13 Apr) |
Practical |
Section 3A-B WEEK 7 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 8 (14 Apr - 20 Apr) |
Practical |
Section 3C-E WEEK 8 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Mid-sem break (21 Apr - 27 Apr) |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
Mid-Semester Break NO CLASSES |
Week 9 (28 Apr - 04 May) |
Practical |
Section 4A-B WEEK 9 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 10 (05 May - 11 May) |
Practical |
Section 4C-D WEEK 10 Grammar, translation and analysis of Reading Greek Grammar and Text, Section 4C-D NO CLASS ON MONDAY 5 MAY - PUBLIC HOLIDAY Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 11 (12 May - 18 May) |
Practical |
Section 5A-D WEEK 11 Grammar, translation and analysis of Reading Greek Grammar and Text, Section 5A-D Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 12 (19 May - 25 May) |
Practical |
Section 6A-D WEEK 12 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 13 (26 May - 01 Jun) |
Practical |
Revision 1A-6D WEEK 13 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Additional learning activity information
****Due to the university closures caused by the cyclone, the weekly learning activities for this course have been adjusted. The above schedule reflects a revised plan designed to cover the remaining course content within the available time. Please note that this is a flexible guide. Our actual progression will depend on the class's understanding and mastery of each week's material. We may need to adapt the schedule further based on our collective progress.
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- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
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