Course coordinator
Dr Annabel Florence
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
An advanced reading course in ancient Greek which introduces the works of several Greek orators and playwrights. This is not a course in modern Greek language.
NOTE: Instruction by small group teaching.
GREK2230 continues the study of the grammar and syntax of classical Greek, with an emphasis on learning through reading. It is designed for students who have successfully completed GREK2120 or an equivalent course. There are 3 hours instruction per week andﾠ regular attendance and preparation ﾠis expected.
Course requirements
Assumed background
In order to enrol in GREK2230, students must successfully have passed both GREK1110 and GREK2120 [1st Year Greek courses]. If you are coming into the course via previous study, the level attained is up to Section 11 of the JACT, Reading Greek course (Cambridge, 2nd edn. 2007). Please consult with the course coordinator before enrolling.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
GREK2120
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
GREK1230
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 will be held on Mondays 2-4 ﾠand Thursdays 2-3 in 35-212 (Chamberlain building).
Please note that all classes will be recorded and posted to Blackboard.
In-person attendance is absolutely essential for success in this language course.
Aims and outcomes
By the end of the semester you should be able to:
1. read, analyse and translate the extracts in JACT Reading Greek: Text and Vocabulary, Sections 12-16, and
2. demonstrate, by means of exercises and parsing, an understanding of the morphology, grammar and syntax in the accompanying JACT Reading Greek: Grammar and Exercises.
The grammatical component is strong in this semester.
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.
LO5.
explain the syntax of a range of grammatical constructions covered in the JACT Reading Greek course.
LO6.
Complete an authentic assessment assignment(s) to demonstrate the acquisition of advanced digital literacy skills in alignment with UQ's Employability Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and (CLD) Career Development Learning Goals.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Translation/ Interpretation |
Homework Assignments
|
25% |
See Blackboard for details |
| Examination |
Mid-Semester Exam
|
30% |
10/04/2025 12:00 pm |
| Examination |
Final Exam
|
45% |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025 |
Assessment details
Homework Assignments
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Translation/ Interpretation
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
See Blackboard for details
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
Students will be expected to complete SIX (6) Homework Exercises.
The due dates are available under the assessment tab on the GREK2230 Blackboard site
Timely submission of assessment is solely the responsibility of the student. Students should plan their workloads to ensure that they are able to meet all deadlines.
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 assignments via the appropriate 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.
Students must apply for an extension online via UQ's extension portal.
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
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
10/04/2025 12:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
The Mid-Semster 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 12A-13I.
The test will be administered in-class on Thursday 11 April.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 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.
Final Exam
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 45%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
The Exam for GREK2230 will be in person during the exam period.
The end-of-semester exam will consist of a variety of accidence, grammatical and translation questions relating to Reading Greek Text, Sections 12A-16H.
The exam will also contain an unseen passage of Greek text to be translated into good, idiomatic English, with associated comprehension and grammar questions to demonstrate that you understand the 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 | 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 (50-59%)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.
- Without evidence, the assessment will receive the standard late penalty, or after 7 calendar days, will receive zero. In 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
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Further resources will be provided on Blackboard or recommended as appropriate.
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 |
Week 1: Text, Sections 12A-B Grammar, Translation and analysis of Reading Greek Text (Sections 12A-B). Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 2 (03 Mar - 09 Mar) |
Practical |
Week 2: Text, Sections 12C-D Grammar, Translation and analysis of Reading Greek Text (Sections 12C-D). Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 3 (10 Mar - 16 Mar) |
Practical |
Week 3: Text, Section 12E Grammar, Translation and analysis of Reading Greek Text (Section 12E). HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT 1 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 4 (17 Mar - 23 Mar) |
Practical |
Week 4: Text, Sections 12G-I Grammar, Translation and analysis of Reading Greek Text (Sections 12G-I). Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 5 (24 Mar - 30 Mar) |
Practical |
Week 5: Text, Sections 13A-B Grammar, Translation and analysis of Reading Greek Text (Sections 13A-B). HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT 2 DUE Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 6 (31 Mar - 06 Apr) |
Practical |
Week 6: Text, Sections 13C-E Grammar, Translation and analysis of Reading Greek Text (Sections 13C-E). HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT 3 DUE Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 7 (07 Apr - 13 Apr) |
Practical |
Week 7: Text, Section 13F-I Grammar, Translation and analysis of Reading Greek (Section 14F-I). MID-SEMESTER EXAM (50mins, Thurs class, Sections 12A - 13C) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 8 (14 Apr - 20 Apr) |
Practical |
Week 8: Text, Sections 14A-C Grammar, Translation and analysis of Reading Greek Text (Sections 14A-C). HOMEWORK ASIGNMENT 4 DUE Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Mid-sem break (21 Apr - 27 Apr) |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
MID-SEMESTER BREAK NO CLASSES |
Week 9 (28 Apr - 04 May) |
Practical |
Week 9: Text, Sections 14D-F Grammar, Translation and analysis of Reading Greek Text (Sections 14D-F). Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 11 (12 May - 18 May) |
Practical |
Week 11: Text, Sections 16C-D Grammar, Translation and analysis of Reading Greek Text (Sections 16C-D). HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT 5 DUE Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 12 (19 May - 25 May) |
Practical |
Week 12: Text, Sections 16E-F Translation and analysis of Reading Greek Text (Sections 16E-F) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 13 (26 May - 01 Jun) |
Practical |
Week 13: Text sections 16G-H Translation and analysis of Reading Greek Text (Sections 16G-H) HOMEWORK ASIGNMENT 6 DUE Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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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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