Modern Greek Studies - GREKC23961
Stream Summary
Faculty: ARTSC - Faculty of Arts&Social Science
School: School of Humanities and Languages
Contact: hal@unsw.edu.au
Program: 3961 - Engineering (Honours) / Arts
Award(s):
Bachelor of Arts (Minor)
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Stream Outline
THIS STREAM IS FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING FROM 2016.
Modern Greek Studies enable you to explore the long and fascinating linguistic and cultural heritage of one of Australia’s most important migrant groups and equip you with appropriate knowledge and skills for communicating in Modern Greek. Through language study, you will acquire an understanding of the social and cultural contexts in which the Greek language is used and develop an understanding of Greece, its place in the world and its legacy in Australia.
At UNSW, Modern Greek Studies combine the teaching of practical language skills with the study of history, society, culture and customs. You will gain knowledge and skills relevant to a wide range of career paths from business, trade and commerce to diplomacy, tourism and the media.
Placement Information
Introductory Greek courses are designed for students with little or no knowledge of Modern Greek. If you have prior knowledge you should contact the stream convenor for appropriate placement.
Placement into senior level (MGRK2xxx) courses at the University of Sydney depends on your prior knowledge of the language. Please consult the University of Sydney Handbook under the Subject Areas tab for more information.
Cross-Institutional Arrangement with University of Sydney
If you are undertaking Modern Greek Studies as a minor you may complete some components of your study through cross-institutional study at the University of Sydney. If you successfully complete Greek courses cross-institutionally you will have your results reported as transfer credits at UNSW, that is, specific grades will not appear on your UNSW transcript.
If you are a Commonwealth-supported student (domestic undergraduate student) in a UNSW program you will pay the student contribution amounts at the University of Sydney for each course. If you are an international student you will pay the corresponding tuition fees.
You will be required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF) at the University of Sydney. You may seek a refund for the corresponding UNSW fees if you are concurrently enrolled at UNSW.
You are responsible for all travel and any ancillary or incidental costs or expenses.
If you are undertaking cross-institutional study at the University of Sydney you are responsible for ensuring that all the requirements for your application are completed and submitted by the deadlines advertised.
The cross-institutional arrangement with the University of Sydney is subject to annual review by both Universities. It may be discontinued or varied at any time at the Universities’ sole discretion. If the arrangement is discontinued, UNSW will put in place alternative arrangements so that students can finish their study.
Please note, if you are considering cross-institutional study you should contact the UNSW Arts and Social Sciences Student Centre.
Modern Greek Studies enable you to explore the long and fascinating linguistic and cultural heritage of one of Australia’s most important migrant groups and equip you with appropriate knowledge and skills for communicating in Modern Greek. Through language study, you will acquire an understanding of the social and cultural contexts in which the Greek language is used and develop an understanding of Greece, its place in the world and its legacy in Australia.
At UNSW, Modern Greek Studies combine the teaching of practical language skills with the study of history, society, culture and customs. You will gain knowledge and skills relevant to a wide range of career paths from business, trade and commerce to diplomacy, tourism and the media.
Placement Information
Introductory Greek courses are designed for students with little or no knowledge of Modern Greek. If you have prior knowledge you should contact the stream convenor for appropriate placement.
Placement into senior level (MGRK2xxx) courses at the University of Sydney depends on your prior knowledge of the language. Please consult the University of Sydney Handbook under the Subject Areas tab for more information.
Cross-Institutional Arrangement with University of Sydney
If you are undertaking Modern Greek Studies as a minor you may complete some components of your study through cross-institutional study at the University of Sydney. If you successfully complete Greek courses cross-institutionally you will have your results reported as transfer credits at UNSW, that is, specific grades will not appear on your UNSW transcript.
If you are a Commonwealth-supported student (domestic undergraduate student) in a UNSW program you will pay the student contribution amounts at the University of Sydney for each course. If you are an international student you will pay the corresponding tuition fees.
You will be required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF) at the University of Sydney. You may seek a refund for the corresponding UNSW fees if you are concurrently enrolled at UNSW.
You are responsible for all travel and any ancillary or incidental costs or expenses.
If you are undertaking cross-institutional study at the University of Sydney you are responsible for ensuring that all the requirements for your application are completed and submitted by the deadlines advertised.
The cross-institutional arrangement with the University of Sydney is subject to annual review by both Universities. It may be discontinued or varied at any time at the Universities’ sole discretion. If the arrangement is discontinued, UNSW will put in place alternative arrangements so that students can finish their study.
Please note, if you are considering cross-institutional study you should contact the UNSW Arts and Social Sciences Student Centre.
Stream Learning Outcomes
You should achieve the following learning outcomes upon the successful completion of the stream:
- Use the Greek language with a level of fluency and understanding equivalent to a basic user as articulated in the Common European Framework
- Recognise foundational aspects of Modern Greek society, culture and/or the arts
- Recognise linguistic and cultural diversity
Stream Structure
For a minor stream in Modern Greek Studies you must complete 24 units of credit in an approved stream of courses commencing at Introductory or Intermediate levels.
If you commence the language studies sequence at ARTS1541 Introductory Greek B, you must complete a further 18 UOC in approved Modern Greek Studies courses.
If you commence the language studies sequence at MGRK2602 Modern Greek 4, you must complete a further 18 UOC in approved Modern Greek Studies courses.
Note: If you have achieved a higher level of study in a language course you are not permitted to study a lower level language course.
Intermediate Greek language courses are studied cross-institutionally at the University of Sydney.
You must apply online at the University of Sydney website for Cross-Institutional Study at:
http://sydney.edu.au/courses/courses/uc/arts-undergraduate-cross-institutional.html
To gain a minor in Modern Greek Studies you must complete 12 UOC of language courses of an appropriate level, and then 12 UOC of language or contextual courses at Level 2.
If you commence the language studies sequence at ARTS1541 Introductory Greek B, you must complete a further 18 UOC in approved Modern Greek Studies courses.
If you commence the language studies sequence at MGRK2602 Modern Greek 4, you must complete a further 18 UOC in approved Modern Greek Studies courses.
Note: If you have achieved a higher level of study in a language course you are not permitted to study a lower level language course.
Intermediate Greek language courses are studied cross-institutionally at the University of Sydney.
You must apply online at the University of Sydney website for Cross-Institutional Study at:
http://sydney.edu.au/courses/courses/uc/arts-undergraduate-cross-institutional.html
To gain a minor in Modern Greek Studies you must complete 12 UOC of language courses of an appropriate level, and then 12 UOC of language or contextual courses at Level 2.
Introductory Level
Level 1
You must complete the following Level 1 core courses:
- ARTS1540 Introductory Greek A (6 UOC)
- ARTS1541 Introductory Greek B (6 UOC)
Level 2
You must complete 12 UOC from the following:
UNSW:
- ARTS2283 Classical Greece (6 UOC)
- ARTS2542 Gods, Heroines and Heroes (6 UOC)
USYD:
- MGRK2601 Modern Greek 3
- MGRK2602 Modern Greek 4
- MGRK2633 History of Greek Cinema
- MGRK3633 Greekness and Hellenism
Intermediate Level
Level 1
You must complete the following Level 1 core courses:
Level 2
You must complete 12 UOC from the following:
UNSW:
- ARTS2283 Classical Greece (6 UOC)
- ARTS2542 Gods, Heroines and Heroes (6 UOC)
USYD:
- MGRK2603 Style and Expression
- MGRK2605 Theory and Practice of Translation B
- MGRK2633 History of Greek Cinema
- MGRK3633 Greekness and Hellenism
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