Outline

Overview

This course aims to examine the marginalised attempts to modernise Greek literature of the beginning of the 20th century as an alternative to what is considered to be the dominant discourse of Greek modernism, i.e the so-called generation of the 1930s. This will involve the study of C. P. Cavafy, K. G. Karyotakis and some of the minor poets of the same period as well as new trends in Greek criticism put forward by younger critics such as T. Agras and Kl. Paraschos.The course will also attempt to draw parallels to the appropriate European context and to take into account relevant developments in Greek political life.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	MGRK3605
Academic unit	Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	MGRK2501 or MGRK2622
Prerequisites ?	12 credit points at 2000 level in the Modern Greek major or MGRK2603 or MGRK3002 or MGRK3607
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Anthony Dracopoulos, anthony.dracopoulos@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Essay - Take home assignment Essay and short answers	70%	Formal exam period Due date: 13 Nov 2023 at 23:00	4000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Presentation presentation in class	30%	Multiple weeks	20 min (2000 word equivalent)
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

- Presentation (for available topics see canvas)

- Essay (for available topics see canvas)

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	Work demonstrates engagement with the text under scrutiny, a wide range of clear and coherent responses which reflect on the text, a good knowledge of the whole text and its context, a high level of analytical ability, an appropriate use of primary and secondary sources, and originality and depth of critical analysis
Distinction	75 - 84	Work demonstrates engagement with the text under scrutiny, a wide range of clear and coherent responses which reflect on the text, a good knowledge of the whole text and its context, a high level of analytical ability, and an appropriate use of primary and secondary sources
Credit	65 - 74	Work demonstrates engagement with the text under scrutiny, a wide range of clear and coherent responses which reflect on the text, a good knowledge of the whole text, an appropriate use of sources, and analytical ability.
Pass	50 - 64	Work demonstrates engagement with the text under scrutiny, a range of clear and coherent responses which reflect on the text, and a reasonable knowledge of the whole text, and an appropriate use of related lectures and tutorials material.
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:

see canvas

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

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.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

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.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education 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.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction: Modernism and Modernity Greek Modernity and its others	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 02	Urbanization and modernity Greek poetry in the beginning of the 2Oth ce	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 03	Introduction to C.P. Cavafy and his poetry - Nature and City	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 04	Desire and Eroticism	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 05	Perception Reality and Poetic Representation	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 06	Versions of Reality and Poetic Representation	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 07	Irony and the Ironic	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 08	History and Poetry	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 09	The Poet on Poetry C.P. Cavafy: Summing up	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 10	Introduction to K. Karyotakis and his poetry	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 11	The Self in Karyotakis’ poetry Pessimism and suicide	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 12	The Use of Irony The Poet on Poetry	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 13	Summing up	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

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’ 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.

Required readings

Detailed information can be found on Canvas

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 critical awareness and appreciation of the work of two major 20th century Greek poets within their European context
LO2. demonstrate knowledge of a variety of theoretical and methodological tools for the study of poetry
LO3. demonstrate skills in textual and contextual analysis
LO4. demonstrate advanced reading comprehension, writing and oral presentation skills

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.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No changes

Additional information

Detailed information can be found on Canvas

Disclaimer

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Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

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MGRK3605: Greek Modernity and its Others

Semester 2, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect