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THIRD YEAR MODERN GREEK: 01 489 302: 3 credits
SPRING 2014
COURSE SYLLABUS
KATHERINE KOURTI – GAVALAS:[email protected]
CLASS HOURS: MTH 8:10 A.M – 9:30 P.M
LOCATION: SC-219
OFFICE HOURS: BY APPOINTMENT
COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES
This course aims to improve and expand students’ knowledge of Modern Greek.
Students will develop the skills of reading, writing and above all speaking Greek. Throughout the
course students become familiar with some aspects of Greek culture and Literature. Participation is
therefore essential and it will be not only encouraged, but also requested.
PREREQUISITES
At least five semesters of basic Greek grammar must have been completed or special permission by
the Instructor is required in order to be able to enroll in the class.
RATIONALE AND OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE
Students will have the opportunity to improve their conversational and writing skills and also
understand the Greek culture and society. Through focused readings and frequent film viewings
students will familiarize with Modern Greek society and enrich their vocabulary.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
a) Students will expand their vocabulary
b) They will put into practice the grammar learned in the previous semesters of Greek
c) They will acquire a better understanding of Greek society
d) They will improve their writing and conversational skills
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The course requires the following books:
1. Title: COMMUNICATE IN GREEK 3 / (TITLE IN GREEK): EPIKOINONISTE ELLHNIKA 3
Author: ARVANITAKIS, KLEANTHIS & ARVANITAKI, FROSO
ISBN: 960-8464-05-6 Publisher: DELTOS Publication Year/Edition: OCTOBER 2002
2. Title: THE POCKET OXFORD GREEK DICTIONARY Author: J.T. PING (editor)
ISBN: ISBN10:0198603274 or ISBN13: 9780198603278
Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
Publication Year/Edition: SEPTEMBER 2000
The students will be required to read a selection of newspaper articles and literary texts, use
dictionaries extensively and watch a variety of films in the original language.
Students will be presenting a number of projects based on topics from required Readings or on class
film viewings. Participation in those, mostly oral guided activities will improve the students’
speaking ability in both accuracy and fluency.
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CLASS REQUIREMENTS
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Attendance is mandatory. (CLASS, LAB and CONVERSATION sessions)
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Maximum absence two. Each additional absence will result in a 5 point deduction
from your final grade.
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Proof for valid reason for absence is required for one. Proof from the Hurtado
clinic will not be accepted.
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Students are expected to attend all classes; if you expect to miss one or two
classes, please use the Rutgers Self-Reporting Absence Website:
https://sims.rutgers.edu/ssra/
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Attendance to future lectures related to the Modern Greek Studies Program is
required.
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Students are kindly asked to:
1) Always be on time for class. Two tardies equal 1 absence and for every odd one 3 points
will be taken off your final grade. Students are given a 5 minute grace period.
2) To be punctual with their homework, quizzes and tests. You must be present to submit
any homework/assignment. Make-up exams will not be administered unless previous
arrangements or appropriate documentation has been provided.
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There is going to be a quiz every Thursday (Grammar) & Monday (Vocabulary) after
each chapter has been completed unless otherwise specified. Five (5) chapters (ch. 6-10) will
be completed in total from the book «Επικοινωνήστε Ελληνικά 3».
> Absolutely no excuses will be considered for late submission of Homework, Lab
assignments, Workbooks and Projects/Discussions.
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Students should use the language Lab facilities independently. Make sure to sign in
and out. Five (5) physical Lab attendances are required, and five (5) written assignments.
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Ten (10) half hour attendances in the Conversation class.
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Please turn off all cell phones or other electronic devices during class. 5 Points
will be deducted for any and every use of these devises in class from your final grade.
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Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated. Cheating is a very serious offense and
its consequences could be severe.
GRADE ASSESSMENT
15% CLASS, LAB & CONVERSATION CLASS
20% HOMEWORK, IN CLASS PROJECTS/PRESENTATIONS & CLASS PARTICIPATION
25% WEEKLY QUIZZES
20% MIDTERM
20% FINAL
SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS DO NOT HESITATE TO
CONTACT ME.
NOTE: The books are available ONLY at NJ Bookstore on Easton Avenue.
I ADVISE YOUAGAINST BUYING YOUR TEXTBOOKS FROM ANY OTHER SOURCES,
ESPECIALLY ONLINE, BECAUSE THERE ARE MANY OLDER EDITIONS THAT ARE
COMPLETELY DIFFERENT THAN THE CURRENT EDITION.
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GUIDELINES
CLASS SCHEDULE (tentative): The syllabus can be modified according to the needs of the class.
WEEK 1
Textbook: Chapter 5 pages (78-84)
Καλή σου επιτυχία! - Conversation between two university students.
Review:
 Verbs: Passive Participle: Conjugations A, B1 & B2 – Learn verb charts & memorize the
meaning of the verbs.
 Nouns: Masculine in –άς, άδες / ές, -έδες / -ης, -δες / -ούς, -ούδες.
 Nouns: Feminine in –ά, άδες / -ού, -ούδες.
WEEK 2
Textbook: Chapter 5 pages (85-87)
Listening comprehension exercise: – An excerpt from a Linguist’s speech.
Proverbs.
Review:
 Adjectives in –ης, -α, -ικο
WEEK 3
Textbook: Chapter 6 pages (88-93)
Review Lessons 1-5
 Review exercises.
WEEK 4
Textbook: Chapter 7 pages (94-105)
Η Ακρόπολη
Τώρα που θα λείπω. Directions / Imperative / Commands using the Continuous Imperative
Review:
 Adjectives:
-ης, -ης, -ες (as ακριβής) and their adverbs in –ως (as ακριβώς)
-υς, -ια, -υ (as βαθύς) and their adverbs in –ια (as βαθιά)
Comparative and Superlative degree (as βαθύτερος, ακριβέστερος) etc.
Review of all adjective gender endings and adverb endings covered thus far:
ADJECTIVES
ADVERBS
Masc.
Fem.
Neut.
1a)
–ος
–η
-ο
-α
καλός
καλή
καλό
καλά = well
b)
-ος
-α
-ο
-α
ωραίος
ωραία
ωραίο
ωραία = nicely
2
-ης
τεμπέλης
-α
τεμπέλα
-ο
τεμπέλικο
-ικο
τεμπέλικα = lazily
3
-ής
ακριβής
-ής
ακριβής
-ές
ακριβές
-ώς
ακριβώς = exactly
4
-ύς
ελαφρύς
-ιά/εία
ελαφριά
-ύ
ελαφρύ
-ιά
ελαφριά = (s)lightly
 Adverbs: Comparative and Superlative degree
 Verbs: Continuous Imperative ( Affirmative and Negative Form)
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Group A , B1 & B2
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WEEK 5
Textbook: Chapters 7 & 8 pages (106-111)
Listening comprehension exercise: – Interview with a retired/ex woman World Running Champion.
Αν είχα βάλει πέρσι τα λεφτά στον λογαριασμό... – Bank Transactions related vocabulary
WEEK 6
Textbook: Chapter 8 pages (112-116)
 ¨πάλι¨ & ¨ξανά¨
 ¨ο ίδιος, η ίδια, το ίδιο¨
 Conditional Sentences Type C – Conditional I (Verb Form)
WEEK 7
Textbook: Chapter 8 pages (117-125)
Τι τρώμε
 Financial Terms / Financial Terminology related Vocabulary.
 Listening comprehension exercise – We hear an economist giving a speech.
 Proverbs.
Verbs
 Uses of the auxiliary verbs ¨πρέπει¨, ¨μπορώ¨ και ¨θέλω¨.
WEEK 8
Textbook: Chapter 9 pages (126-130)
Byzantine Empire: – Historical background from the founding to the fall of Byzantium in 1453.
 MIDTERM PRESENTATIONS
WEEK 9
Textbook: Chapter 9 pages (131- 134)
Review:
 Absolute Superlative: Adjectives & Adverbs.
 Uses of ¨κατά¨+ direct object case (Αιτιατική) & ¨κατά ¨+ possessive case (Γενική).
 Verbs compound with Particles – Internal augmentation.
WEEK 10
Textbook: Chapters 9 pages (135-139)
Three small articles from the Daily Press: Vocabulary relating to Politics/Parliament/State Ministers.
Review:
 Present Perfect: θα + Present Perfect.
WEEK 11
Textbook: Chapter 9 pages (140-143)
 General Information relating to the Form of Government in Greece.
 Listening comprehension exercise – News Broadcast.
 Proverbs.
WEEK 12
Textbook: Chapter 10 pages (144-152)
Τι, πότε και πώς τρώνε οι Έλληνες: Vocabulary relating to food and major holidays of the Greeks.
A cooking recipe for Greek cheese pie (τυρόπιτα).
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Food and desserts associated with festive and religious events.
Review:
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The use of the word ¨παρά¨ in comparisons.
Nouns:
 Irregular neuter nouns in -ιμο as ράψιμο (The majority of these nouns are formed from the
Active Simple Past).
 Irregular neuter nouns in –ας, -ος, -ως (as κρέας, γεγονός, φως)
 Irregular neuter nouns in –ύ (το οξύ, το δάκρυ, το βράδυ)
 Irregular neuter nouns in –ον, -εν, -αν
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(το προσόν – του προσόντος, το φωνήεν – του φωνήεντος, το παν – του παντός)
Irregular neuter noun το πρωί (το πρωί, του πρωινού)
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WEEK 13
Textbook: Chapter 10 pages (153-156)
Εσύ μόνο τον εαυτό σου σκέφτεσαι.
 Use of: όσο (πιο πολύ)..., τόσο (πιο πολύ)...
 Είναι τόσο (+ adjective) , ώστε/που...
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Reflexive Pronouns: (ο εαυτός μου, σου, του...) Used in the direct object and
possessive, always with the definite article and the possessive pronoun μου, σου, του etc.
WEEK 14
Textbook: Chapter 10 pages (153-156)
Listening comprehension exercise – Cooking lessons on the radio.
Proverbs.
 FINAL PRESENTATIONS .
NOTES
Noun Declensions (3 genders): pgs 196-202
Adjective Declensions: pg 203-205
Definite/Indefinite Article: pg 202
Verb Conjugations-Active / Passive (A, B1, B2): pgs 268-275 (Second Year Greek Book)
Personal Pronouns: Subject, Direct Object & Indirect Object Pronouns: pg 266 (Second Year
Greek Book)
Verb Charts-Active: pgs 207-215
Verb Charts-Passive: pgs 216-223
Dictionary: Greek - English: pgs 226-232
Nationalities: Countries, Inhabitants, Language and Adjectives: pgs 335-336 (Second Year
Greek Book)