Undergraduate Course: Modern Greek 1 (GREE08010)
Course Outline
| School | School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | An intensive beginner's course in modern Greek, with a focus on language production as well as on grammar structures. |
| Course description |
This course is intended for complete beginners; it assumes no previous knowledge of ancient, medieval, or modern Greek, though students who have some knowledge of earlier forms of Greek are welcome. The course is the first part of the modern Greek language sequence, and aims to set the foundations for acquiring a command of spoken and written modern Greek. Work for the class will include readings and grammar from a textbook, with accompanying daily exercises, and regular oral, listening, and writing practice. As well as learning the skills necessary to understand and produce written texts and communicate effectively at an elementary level, we will explore modern Greece's cultural landscape. Regular attendance and the completion of set work, including formative homework exercises, are vital for success in the course.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | The students will need to purchase a hard copy of the textbook. A contribution can be made to students' costs to enable all to participate. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2025/26, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: 26 |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 44,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
150 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
50 %,
Coursework
50 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Coursework:
Grammar, vocabulary, and listening quizzes (20%)
Text production (3 out of 5 options) (15%)
Oral presentation (5%)
Participation (10%)
Exam:
Two hour exam (50%) |
| Feedback |
Throughout the semester students will receive regular written and oral feedback on the assignments submitted as well as on their performance in class. |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Modern Greek 1 | 120 | |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a good grasp of everyday Greek vocabulary, grammar and syntax, along with a broad and critical understanding of Greek literature and culture.
- Appraise straightforward spoken and written information about everyday study or work related topics, identifying both general messages and specific details.
- Communicate with reasonable accuracy on familiar topics both orally and in writing, expressing personal opinions, and comparing and contrasting those of others.
- Develop effective communication, presentation and interaction skills across a range of media.
- Demonstrate self-reliance, initiative, and the ability to work flexibly with others as part of a team.
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Reading List
| Simopoulos G. Ellinika A: Method for Learning Greek as a Foreign Language. Athens: Patakis, 2013. |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
-Ability to work in a rigorous and incremental way towards the acquisition of a new language
-Ability to absorb new words and linguistic structures while also reviewing and maintaining material studied in previous weeks
-Commitment to developing skills in reading, writing, and speaking a new language
-Willingness to practice speaking the language with classmates and instructor in class |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Katerina Stergiopoulou
Tel:
Email: astergio@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Shannon McMillan
Tel:
Email: smcmill4@ed.ac.uk |
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