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MGRK2602: Modern Greek 4

Semester 2, 2025 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit is a continuation of MGRK2601, and builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired during Semester 1.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
? 
MGRK2001 or MGRK2601
Corequisites
? 
None
Prohibitions
? 
MGRK1502 or MGRK2002
Assumed knowledge
? 

None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Anthony Dracopoulos, anthony.dracopoulos@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Vrasidas Karalis, vrasidas.karalis@sydney.edu.au
Anthony Dracopoulos, anthony.dracopoulos@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length Use of AI
Written work Short Answers
Short Answers Assignement
25% Formal exam period
Due date: 17 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Closing date: 28 Nov 2025
800 words AI allowed
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Out-of-class quiz Writing Tasks
n/a
5% Multiple weeks equivalent to 300 words AI allowed
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Out-of-class quiz Grammar Quizzes
n/a
10% Multiple weeks equivalent to 300 words total AI allowed
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
Presentation Oral Presentations
Presentations
5% Multiple weeks equivalent to 300 words AI allowed
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
Presentation Culture Presentation
Presentation
10% Multiple weeks 400 words AI allowed
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Out-of-class quiz Quiz 1
0% Week 03 250 words AI allowed
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO5
Out-of-class quiz Online Quiz
n/a
10% Week 08 equivalent to 500 words AI allowed
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO5 LO2
Interactive oral Oral Test
n/a
5% Week 13 3 min AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Out-of-class quiz Final Quiz
Quiz
15% Week 13 equivalent to 800 words AI allowed
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO5
Written work Report on Presentation
Report
15% Week 13
Due date: 07 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Closing date: 16 Nov 2025
800 words AI allowed
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO4 LO5

Early feedback task

This unit includes an early feedback task, designed to give you feedback prior to the census date for this unit. Details are provided in the site and your result will be recorded in your Marks page. It is important that you actively engage with this task so that the University can support you to be successful in this unit.

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

Distinction

75 - 84

Credit

65 - 74

Pass

50 - 64

Fail

0 - 49

When you don鈥檛 meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

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For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

You can use generative AI tools for open assessments. Restrictions on AI use apply to secure, supervised assessments used to confirm if students have met specific learning outcomes.

Refer to the assessment table above to see if AI is allowed, for assessments in this unit and check Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks and AI use.

If you use AI, you must always acknowledge it. Misusing AI may lead to a breach of the听Academic Integrity Policy.

Visit the听Current Students website听for more information on AI in assessments, including听details on how to acknowledge its use.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The University expects students to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

Our website听provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. This includes advice on how to avoid common breaches of academic integrity. Ensure that you have completed the听Academic Honesty Education Module (AHEM)听which is mandatory for all commencing coursework students

Penalties for serious breaches can significantly impact your studies and your career after graduation. It is important that you speak with your unit coordinator if you need help with completing assessments.

Visit the听Current Students website听for more information on AI in assessments, including听details on how to acknowledge its use.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a听simple extension.鈥 The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can鈥檛 complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for听special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students,听听includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy听reflects the University鈥檚 commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

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Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction to the two components of the unit Lecture (2 hr) LO1
LANGUAGE COMPONENT Introduction Recapitulation Grammar: past continuous and simple past Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 02 Lecture: The beginnings of modern Greek literature. Before the fall of Constantinople (11-15 ce) After the fall of Constantinople (15-17 ce) Folk songs Tutorial: Choice of presentations The Bridge of Arta Lecture (2 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5
LANGUAGE COMPONENT 危蟿畏谓 伪纬慰蟻维 The names of food, vegetables, fruits and drinks Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 03 Lecture: European and Greek Enlightenment The Greek Diaspora Tutorial: Rigas: War Hymn Lecture (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4
LANGUAGE COMPONENT 螣 蠂蟻蠈谓慰蟼, 慰喂 蔚蟺慰蠂苇蟼, 慰喂 渭萎谓蔚蟼 The months, the seasons How to tell the date Greek religious and national holidays Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 04 Lecture: Romaticism and Neoclasicism Poetic competitions The Eptanisian school Tutorial: A. Kalvos: Zante Lecture (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
LANGUAGE COMPONENT 螣 魏伪喂蟻蠈蟼 Weather terms Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 05 Lecture: Solomos and Kalvos The Athenian School Tutorial: D. Solomos: Temptation, On Psara Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
LANGUAGE COMPONENT 螣 魏蠉蟻喂慰蟼 螕喂维谓谓畏蟼 螖畏渭畏蟿蟻喂维未畏蟼 Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 06 Lecture: New Athenian School K. Palamas and the national poet The Great Idea and its cultural relevance The linguistic turn in Modern Greek Literature. Tutorial: K. Palamas: Digenis Akritas, Verses in my country Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
LANGUAGE COMPONENT 螚 螒谓蟿喂纬蠈谓畏 蔚蟿慰喂渭维味蔚蟿伪喂 纬喂伪 蟿慰 蟺伪谓蔚蟺喂蟽蟿萎渭喂慰 Directions Town - buildings Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 07 Lecture: Greek Symbolism and its descendants Attempts to modernity Tutorial: K. Karyotakis: We are..., Optimism Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
LANGUAGE COMPONENT 螚 螒谓蟿喂纬蠈谓畏 蔚蟿慰喂渭维味蔚蟿伪喂 纬喂伪 蟿慰 螤伪谓蔚蟺喂蟽蟿萎渭喂慰 (cont) Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 08 Lecture: C.P. Cavafy and the Greek diaspora Tutorial: C.P. Cavafy: God forsakes Antony, Waiting for the Barbarians Lecture (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
LANGUAGE COMPONENT 螖蠉慰蠁委位慰喂蟽蠀味畏蟿慰蠉谓 芦伪谓...禄 Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 09 Lecture: The generation of 1930's G. Seferis: Hellenism and Modernism Tutorial: G. Seferis: In the Manner of G.S. Lecture (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Labor day NO MONDAY CLASSES Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 10 Lecture: The generation of 1930's (cont.) Y. Ritsos . Poetry and Ideology - Marxist aesthetics Tutorial: O. Elytes: Helen Lecture (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
LANGUAGE COMPONENT 螣 魏蠉蟻喂慰蟼 危渭喂胃 渭伪胃伪委谓蔚喂 蔚位位畏谓喂魏维 Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 11 Lecture: The German occupation The civil war Post - war developments in poetry Tutorial: Y. Ritsos: Motionless Swaying, N. Eggonopoulos: Poetry 1948 Lecture (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
LANGUAGE COMPONENT 韦喂 位苇蔚喂 苇谓伪蟼 螁纬纬位慰蟼 蟺蔚蟻喂畏纬畏蟿萎蟼 纬喂伪 蟿畏谓 伪蟻蠂伪委伪 螘位位维未伪 Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 12 Lecture: Post - war developments in poetry Tutorial: M. Anagnostakis: Thessaloniki, Days of 1969 A.D., Young Men of Sidon1970 Lecture (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
LANGUAGE COMPONENT 螤蟻慰蔚蟿慰喂渭伪蟽委蔚蟼 纬喂伪 苇谓伪 蟿伪尉委未喂 Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 13 Lecture: Post - war developments in Greek poetry Poetry and reality Tutorial: M. Katsaros: My last Will and Testament Lecture (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4
LANGUAGE COMPONENT Revision - Test Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2

Attendance and class requirements

  • Attendance: According to Faculty Board Resolutions, students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences are expected to attend 90% of their classes. If you attend less than 50% of classes, regardless of the reasons, you may be referred to the Examiner鈥檚 Board. The Examiner鈥檚 Board will decide whether you should pass or fail the unit of study if your attendance falls below this threshold.

  • Lecture recording: Most lectures (in recording-equipped venues) will be recorded and may be made available to students on the LMS. However, you should not rely on lecture recording to substitute your classroom learning experience.

  • Preparation: Students should commit to spend approximately three hours鈥 preparation time (reading, studying, homework, essays, etc.) for every hour of scheduled instruction.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. use the Greek language in a range of contexts
  • LO2. demonstrate spoken communication (speaking, listening) and written communication (reading, writing) skills in order to exchange information express ideas, opinions and feelings in Greek
  • LO3. demonstrate a critical understanding of the main events and personalities that shaped the political, social and cultural life in Modern Greece
  • LO4. demonstrate critical awareness of contemporary Greek and cross-cultural issues
  • LO5. demonstrate analytical and critical abilities, written and oral communication skills.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all 爆料王 graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one鈥檚 personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

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