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Modern Language I (Modern Greek)

Code: 106897
Credits: 6
2026/2027
Degree programme Type Course
Philosophy OP 3
Geography, Environmental Management and Regional Planning OP 3
Archaeology OP 3
Archaeology OP 4

Contact lecturer

Name :
Daniel Ramon Garcia
Email :
daniel.ramon@uab.cat

Group languages

You can consult this information at the end of the document.

Prerequisites

None.

Objectives

- to introduce the students in the Greek modern language and his culture

- to give students the basic knowledge of morphology and lexicon 

- to achieve fluid interaction in basic communicative situations

- to approach students to modern Greek culture (literature, music, gastronomy, landscapes, idiosyncrasies ...)

- to enjoy the learning of the oldest living language in Europe
 

Learning outcomes

Philosophy
  • CU036 (Present research in formats suited to personal demands and styles, both individually and in small groups.) Present research in formats suited to personal demands and styles, both individually and in small groups.
  • SU034 (Maintain a conversation that is suited to the level of the person being addressed.) Maintain a conversation that is suited to the level of the person being addressed.
  • SU035 (Express oneself orally and in writing in the studied language, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.) Express oneself orally and in writing in the studied language, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
Geography, Environmental Management and Regional Planning
  • CU036 (Present research in formats suited to personal demands and styles, both individually and in small groups.) Present research in formats suited to personal demands and styles, both individually and in small groups.
  • SU034 (Maintain a conversation that is suited to the level of the person being addressed.) Maintain a conversation that is suited to the level of the person being addressed.
  • SU037 (Prepare correct, properly organised discourse, both orally and in writing, in the corresponding language.) Prepare correct, properly organised discourse, both orally and in writing, in the corresponding language.
  • SU038 (Express oneself orally and in writing in the studied language, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.) Express oneself orally and in writing in the studied language, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
Archaeology
  • CM32 (Present research in formats suited to personal demands and styles, both individually and in small groups.) Present research in formats suited to personal demands and styles, both individually and in small groups.
  • SM43 (Maintain a conversation that is suited to the level of the person being addressed.) Maintain a conversation that is suited to the level of the person being addressed.
  • SM44 (Express oneself orally and in writing in the studied language, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.) Express oneself orally and in writing in the studied language, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
  • SM46 (Prepare correct, properly organised discourse, both orally and in writing, in the corresponding language.) Prepare correct, properly organised discourse, both orally and in writing, in the corresponding language.

Contents

- The Greek alphabet. Pronunciation of the letters. Diftongs and consonantal groups.

- Basic nominal morphosyntax. Declensions (the cases). Gender and name. The article.

- The adjective. The adverb

- Basic verbal Morphosyntax. Present active and passive. Future and subjunctive.

- Basic vocabulary

- Culture: brief recent history of Greece; literature and music; landscape and gastronomy

Learning activities and methodology

Title Hours ECTS Learning outcomes
Writting and reading 30 1.2
Vocabulary 20 0.8
Audiovisuals 29 1.16
Introduction into basic grammar 46.75 1.87
Oral expression 20 0.8 
This course aims to be an introduction to the learning of the modern Greek language, based on the acquisition of basic grammar and basic vocabulary, in order to provide students with the necessary tools to achieve basic vocabulary and sufficient grammatical knowledge 
The oral aspect will be important.
 
 
Annotation: within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.

Assessment

Continuous assessment activities

Title Weight Hours ECTS Learning outcomes
Partial Exam 1 30% 1.5 0.06 SM44, SM46, SU035, SU037, SU038
oral test 15% 0.25 0.01 SM43, SU034
Partial Exam 2 35% 1.5 0.06 SM44, SM46, SU035, SU037, SU038
Writing 20 1 0.04 CM32, CU036

There will be two partial exams. The first one at the end of October with half of the subject of the course. The second at the beginning of January with the second half of the subject.

The second test will also have the revaluation value of the first one. The first exam will have a value of 30%, the second one of 35%. There will also be an oral test of 15%, and a writing test of 20%.


In the event of a student committing any irregularity that may lead to a significant variation in the grade awarded to an assessment activity, the student will be given a zero for this activity, regardless of any disciplinary process that may take place. In the event of several irregularities in assessment activities of the same subject, the student will be given a zero as the final grade for this subject.

In the event that tests or exams cannot be taken onsite, they will be adapted to an online format made available through the UAB’s virtual tools (original weighting will be maintained). Homework, activities and class participation will be carried out through forums, wikis and/or discussion on Teams, etc. Lecturers will ensure that students are able to access these virtual tools, or will offer them feasible alternatives.

This subject does not incorporate single assessment.


Other considerations:

  • Erasmus and exchange students who request to advance an exam must present a document from their home university justifying their request
  • On carrying out each evaluation activity, lecturers will inform students (on Moodle) of the procedures to be followed for reviewing all grades awarded, and the date on which such a review will take place.
  • To take part in the retake, students must have been previously assessed through a set of activities that account for at least two-thirds of the total grade
  • Students will obtain a Not assessed/Not submitted course grade unless they have submitted more than 30% of the assessment items.

AI

This subject allows the use of AI technologies as an integral part of the submitted work, provided that the final result reflects a significant contribution from the student in terms of analysis and personal reflection.The student must clearly (i) identify which parts have been generated using AI technology; (ii) specify the tools used; and (iii) include a critical reflection on how these have influenced the process and final outcome of the activity.

Lack of transparency regarding the use of AI in the assessed activity will be considered academic dishonesty; the corresponding grade may be lowered, or the work may even be awarded a zero. In cases of greater infringement, more serious action may be taken.


Bibliography

Arvanitakis (2002) Epikinoniste Elliniká I. Thessaloniki.

Makridis-Olalla (2005) El Nuevo Diccionario Griego-Español.

Atenas Iordanídou (1992). Ta rímata tis Neas Ellinikís.

Software

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Course groups and languages

The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE