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Unit of study_

GRKA3009: Early Greek Poetry

Semester 1, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote

Overview

Sometimes called The Age of Lyric Poetry, the late seventh to mid fifth century BC set the standard in Graeco-Roman antiquity for a wide variety of poetic genres; iambus, elegy, hymn, melic poetry, epigram and epinician. We will read representative pieces in a variety of genres from the work of Archilochus, Alcman, Alcaeus, Sappho, Pindar, Simonides, Bacchylides and others. We will explore the language, form and performance contexts of these genres as well as the social context that gave rise to so great and diverse an outburst of creative activity.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	GRKA3009
Academic unit	Classics and Ancient History
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	GRKA3606
Prerequisites ?	12 credit points at 2000 level in Ancient Greek
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Peter Wilson, peter.wilson@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Small test	Final Assessment	45%	Formal exam period	2,000 words equivalent
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Unseen translation 1 Unseen translation	2.5%	Week 04	125 word equivalent
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Unseen translation 2	2.5%	Week 07	125 word equivalent
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Unseen translation 3	2.5%	Week 10	125 words equivalent
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Essay	45%	Week 12	2000 word equivalent
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Unseen translation 4	2.5%	Week 13	125 words equivalent
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

Essay (45%), Test (45%) unseen translation (10%)

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (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’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades

For more information see guide to grades.

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.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

For Late Penalties, see FASS Late Penalty Policy.

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We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

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Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

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 simple extension.  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’t 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 special consideration or special arrangements.

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

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Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity	Learning outcomes
Weekly	Seminar	Seminar (2 hr)
Weekly	Seminar	Seminar (1 hr)

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

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.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

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

LO1. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of early Greek poetry and critical approaches to it.
LO2. Demonstrate knowledge of Greek poetry of the Archaic and Early Classical Periods, with a strong emphasis on the masterpieces of lyric, elegy and iambic genres.
LO3. Demonstrate an appreciation of the different registers and styles of Ancient Greek used by individual authors or within specific cultural contexts.
LO4. Demonstrate competence in critical terminology and theory used in the academic study of early Greek poetry.
LO5. Demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which early Greek poetry reflects the cultural and political concerns of Ancient Greek society.
LO6. Construct and defend coherent and valid evidence-based arguments about early Greek poetry and its interpretation.
LO7. Demonstrate high-level skills in inventive and ethical research, critical thinking and the analysis of complex works of early Greek poetry, and the ability to work independently and creatively.
LO8. Effectively apply knowledge of Ancient Greek language and literature, and the approaches to it, to issues encountered in an interdisciplinary context.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney 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’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

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Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

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Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

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Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

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