General Information
Course Number: 16295. Credits: 03. Room: UST 0103. Times: T 5-6 (11:45am-1:40pm), R 6 (12:50pm-1:40pm). GRK 2200 is a course offered in the Department of Classical Studies at the University of Florida. Department contact: Terence Stevens (terencej.stevens@ufl.edu).
Instructor
- Robert S. Wagman. Office: Dauer 125c. Phone: 352-392-2075. E-mail: rsw@ufl.edu. Office Hours: T8 or by appt.
Course Description and Objectives
Intermediate language instruction and readings in modern Greek literature, history and culture. In GRK 2200, students will significantly expand the language skills acquired in Beginning Modern Greek 1-2 by mastering the grammar and vocabulary featured in the first 12 chapters of Επικοινωνήστε ελληνικά 2. Upon successful completion of this class, students will be prepared to move on to the second and final segment of the Intermediate Modern Greek sequence, GRK 2201. Successful completion of GRK 1131 or the equivalent is required.
Objectives and Learning Outcomes
Objectives
Content: students will acquire an interdisciplinary understanding of Greek language and culture. Assessment: in-class readings and discussions
Communication: students will communicate effectively in Modern Greek, both orally and in writing. Assessment: in-class conversation and translation drills, Midterm and Final Examinations
Critical Thinking: students will make critical connections between past and present Greek culture, and understand Modern Greece in a global context. Assessment: in-class readings and discussions
Outcomes
Students will be able to express themselves and articulate complex ideas in Modern Greek
Students will be able to recognize and discuss the distinctive contributions of Greek culture (past and present) to the world
Students will be able to use the basic theoretical tools for an understanding and critical analysis of language
Reading Materials and Other Study Aids
Textbook
- Κ. και Φ. Αρβανιτάκη. Επικοινωνήστε ελληνικά 2. Αθήνα: Δέλτος 2015 (K. and F. Arvanitakis, Communicate in Greek 2. Deltos Publishers 2015.)
Additional Texts (to be distributed by the instructor)
- Ν.Γ.Πολίτης. Μελέται περί του βίου και της γλώσσης του ελληνικού λαού: Παραδόσεις Α΄. Αθήνα: Σακελλαρίου 1904 (N.G. Politis. Studies on the Language and Life of the Greek People: Traditions, 1. Athens: Sakellariou 1904.)
- J.L. Tomkinson. Haunted Greece. Nymphs, Vampires, and Other Exotica. Athens: Anagnosis 2004.
Graded Work
- Attendance and participation (50% of final grade. Rubric).
- Two exams (short answers, multiple choice, true/false), equally weighted (50% of final grade. Rubric).
Please note: Exams are cumulative.
Grading scale: UF scale. For additional information on current UF policies for assigning grade points see UF Grades and Grading Policies).
General information on current university policies for assigning grade points is available in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Class Schedule
| Session | Date | Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORIENTATION WEEK | |||||
| 01 | AUG 21 | Welcome to GRK 2200 | |||
| UNIT 1. Grammar: Genitive singular of nouns: masculines in -ης, -ας, -ος; feminines in -η, -α; neuters in -ο, -ι, -μα. Genitive case of family names. Interrogative pronouns ποιανού, -ής and τίνος. Possessive pronouns δικός μου, δική μου, δικό μου. Vocabulary: Family tree. First degree family relations | |||||
| 02 | AUG 26 | Arvanitakis chapter 1 | |||
| 03 | AUG 28 | Arvanitakis chapter 1 (continued) | |||
| UNIT 2. Grammar: Aorist (simple past) of A, B1, B2 verbs and κάθομαι. Use of simple future for instructions. Indefinite article ενας, μία, ένα. Vocabulary: words and expressions associated with using the phone | |||||
| 04 | SEP 02 | Arvanitakis chapter 2 | |||
| 05 | SEP 04 | Arvanitakis chapter 2 (continued) | |||
| UNIT 3. Grammar: Simple imperative of A, B1, B2 verbs. Negative commands. Pronouns and determiners indicating quantity πόσοι, -ες, -α; πολλοί, -ές, -ά; αρκετοί, -ές, -ά; μερικοί, -ές, -ά. Adverbs of place. Vocabulary: Furniture and domestic objects | |||||
| 06 | SEP 09 | Arvanitakis chapter 3 | |||
| 07 | SEP 11 | Arvanitakis chapter 3 (continued) | |||
| UNIT 4. Grammar: Genitive plural of nouns: masculines in -ης, -ας, -ος, feminines in -η, -α, neuters in -ο, -ι, -μα. Accusative of personal pronouns (‘strong’ type)—Genitive plural of interrogative pronouns ποιανών and τίνων. Vocabulary: the expression μπράβο σου /του /της etc. Words and expressions used in asking for/giving directions. | |||||
| 08 | SEP 16 | Arvanitakis chapter 4 | |||
| 09 | SEP 18 | Arvanitakis chapter 4 (continued) | |||
| UNIT 5. Grammar: Genitive of personal pronouns (‘weak’ type). Adjectives in -ος, -ια/-η, -ο. The determiner/pronoun όλος, -η, -ο. Vocabulary: Dates. Holidays. Currency | |||||
| 10 | SEP 23 | Arvanitakis chapter 5 | |||
| 11 | SEP 25 | Arvanitakis chapter 5 (continued) | |||
| UNIT 6. Review: units 1-5 (chapters 1-5) | |||||
| 12 | SEP 30 | Arvanitakis chapter 6 | |||
| 13 | OCT 02 | Midterm Examination (same time same place as class) | |||
| UNIT 7. Grammar: Simple present of middle and deponent verbs Γ1 and Γ2. Genitive of singular and plural adjectives in -ος, -η, -ο; -ος, -α, -ο; -ός, -ιά (-ιή); -ό, -ής, -ί. Genitive of numerals τρία and τέσσερα. Vocabulary: Housework. Sports | |||||
| 14 | OCT 07 | Arvanitakis chapter 7 | |||
| 15 | OCT 09 | Arvanitakis chapter 7 (continued) | |||
| UNIT 8. Grammar: Simple future of middle and deponent Γ1 and Γ2 verbs. Simple subjunctive of middle and deponent Γ1 and Γ2 verbs. Adverbs in -α and -ως. Vocabulary: words and expressions associated with the Carnival and Clean Monday. Military, Aviation, Navy | |||||
| 16 | OCT 14 | Arvanitakis chapter 8 | |||
| 17 | OCT 16 | Arvanitakis chapter 8 (continued) | |||
| UNIT 9. Grammar: Aorist (simple past) of middle and deponent Γ1 and Γ2 verbs. Vocabulary: use of ρωτάω (-ώ) and ζητάω (-ώ). Words and expressions associated with the use of public transportation | |||||
| 18 | OCT 21 | Arvanitakis chapter 9 | |||
| 19 | OCT 23 | Arvanitakis chapter 9 (continued) | |||
| UNIT 10. Grammar: Use of imperative with direct and indirect object personal pronouns. The demonstrative να τος, να τη, etc. Pronouns and determiners indicating quantity (nominative and accusative singular) πόσος, -η, -ο; πολύς, πολλή, πολύ; αρκετός, -ή, -ό; λίγος, -η, -ο. Vocabulary: Foods and their preparation. Words and expressions associated with ancient monuments. Words and expressions used in recipes | |||||
| 20 | OCT 28 | Arvanitakis chapter 10 | |||
| 21 | OCT 30 | Arvanitakis chapter 10 (continued) | |||
| UNIT 11. Grammar: Imperfect active of A, B1, B2 verbs. Feminine nouns in -η with plural -εις αν και κανείς / κανένας. Vocabulary: words and expressions associated with Greek public education. Uses of the imperfect in sentences | |||||
| 22 | NOV 04 | Arvanitakis chapter 11 | |||
| 23 | NOV 06 | Arvanitakis chapter 11 (continued) | |||
| UNIT 12. Review: units 7-11 (chapters 7-11) | |||||
| 24 | NOV 13 | Arvanitakis chapter 12 | |||
| 25 | NOV 18 | Arvanitakis chapter 12 (continued) | |||
| END OF COURSE REVIEW UNITGeneral review units 1-11 | |||||
| 26 | NOV 20 | Review | |||
| READING WEEK | |||||
| 27 | DEC 02 | Flex Day | |||
| 00 | DEC 04 | Reading Day | |||
| EXAM WEEK | |||||
| 28 | DEC 12 | Final Examination (07:30am-9:30am same place as class) | |||
Course Policies
- Laptop policy. On-campus students are required to bring to class a laptop, handheld, or other web-enabled device that would allow them to connect to e-learning.
This course complies with all UF policies. For information on those policies and for a list of campus resources, please see this webpage