CLAS 2038OL - Latin and Greek for Scientists
Online - Summer - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CLAS 2038OL Course Latin and Greek for Scientists Coordinating Unit Classics, Archaeology and Ancient History Term Summer Level Undergraduate Location/s Online Units 3 Contact 2 Seminars (start/end of course), online lectures, discussion board, self-directed study Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 12 units of Level I undergraduate study Assessment 4 x Online exercise 5% each, 4 x online test 5% each, essay 40%, 4 x online discussion 5% each Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Han Baltussen
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to
1. Analyse basic characteristics of Greek and Latin words, grammar and syntax 2. Interpret the principles and mechanisms of word formations in historical context 3. Identify the components of biomedical & scientific terms 4. Demonstrate the ability to undertake research into early modern word formations in science 5. Demonstrate a broad understanding of the contributions made by Greek and Latin to the English language University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2,3,4 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
discussion board Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
(online learning) Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
3,4,5 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Words and Ideas by William J. Dominik, (ISBN 9780865164857), available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide, see
Course booklet (will be provided online)Online Learning
Under Online Learning some additional resources will be posted here before and during the course for further learning and broader interest. Feel free to browse now and dip in every now and then (I will send out alerts when new content is added).
* NASA and Latin
* Online latin dictionary
* Library Catalogue Adelaide University (advanced search) -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This is an online course (OL). All content will be posted and you are expected to do the readings, exercisese, tests and written assignments, and listen to the (mini)lectures and podcasts posted on the course website.
These various modes of teaching require some self-discipline (reading), but teh exercises are intended to keep you on track and give you a sense of your progression through the course. Some tests are merely formative (not graded), others are graded so as to take stock of what you have understood and learned up to that point.
For feedback and Q&A I will be available online (email, telephone) once a day for one hour (time slot to be confirmed).
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The workload for this course is broadly equivalent to a regular course, but differently distributed. In general terms (no two people are the same so reading speed is averaged) you should (approximations):
STRUCTURED LEARNING
• 2 hours reading per day (35 hours total)
• 4 hours research per week (16 hours total)
• 1 hour discussion board online per week (4 hours total)
SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING
• 2 hours reading per day (34 hours total)
• short lecture/podcasts, 25-30 minutes each (8 hours total)
• 2 hours research per day (30 hours total)
• 4 exercises (formative =trial / summative = graded) (4 hours total)
• 4 x 1 hour tests (one per week) (4 hours total)
• 3 x 5 hours revision (15 hours total)
• written assignment (paper) final week (6 hours)
TOTAL 156 hoursLearning Activities Summary
No information currently available.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
N.B. The word values for the tests and exercises are meant to allow calculating the total word allowed for a course as set by Faculty rules.Online participation (at least one entry per week on Discussion Board) summative 10% 800 word paper (history and etymology of one word) summative 10% exercises (4, approx. 250 words each) summative 20% online tests (4x5%) (4x500words each) summative 20% 1,500 word essay (choice of given topics) summative 40% Assessment Detail
online exercises summative/ formative 4x5% (20% total) online tests (4x500words) summative 4x5% (20% total) 1,500 word essay summative 40% online discussion (4x250words) summative/ formative 4x5% (20% total) Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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