Greek Texts: 1
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CLAR1004 | Classics and Archaeology | 1 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- CLAR1004
- School
- Classics and Archaeology
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module examines, in the original Greek, a text or texts representative of an author, genre, period or theme of Greek literature, paying special attention to matters of language and style. Literary appreciation and linguistic skills are developed through detailed analysis of the original Greek. The module also begins the systematic revision of grammar to be completed in CLAR1007 Greek Texts: 2. The module reinforces students' knowledge of the Greek language and develops their ability to read Greek with fluency and understanding.
Target Students
Available to all Undergraduate Level 1 students in the Department of Classics and Archaeology including Liberal Arts, exchange and subsidiary students who have a good A-level pass (or equivalent prior learning) in Ancient Greek. CLAR1004and CLAR1007 should be taken as a pair, but if there is a valid reason why you are unable to enrol for one or other of these modules, please contact Nicholas Wilshere, the departmental Language Teaching Co-ordinator, to discuss your options.
Classes
- One 2-hour workshop each week for 10 weeks
- Two 1-hour seminars each week for 10 weeks
Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only in specified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takes place in some weeks of a Semester
Assessment
- 70% Coursework: Individual portfolio of exercises
- 30% Exam (1-hour): One hour exam
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To develop students' ability to read Greek with fluency, understanding and insight through the study of a Greek text and to reinforce their knowledge of the Greek language both through reading and by a systematic revision of Greek accidence and syntax to be completed in CLAR1007 Greek Texts: 2.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding: Greek accidence and syntax and its interpretation; critical approaches to the study of Greek texts in the original; cultural and historical contexts for Greek literature; the relevance of Greek texts for the study of the ancient world.
Intellectual Skills: Engage in close and logical analysis of texts and arguments; think independently while giving due weight to the arguments of others; understand complex ideas and relate them to specific problems or questions; acquire substantial quantities of information systematically and process it effectively; construct a coherent argument substantiated by relevant evidence.
Professional Practical Skills: Read Greek texts independently and with a high level of accuracy and understanding; articulate knowledge and understanding of Greek literature and its literary, historical and cultural contexts.
Transferable (key) skills: Work productively with others; communicate effectively in writing; communicate effectively by oral presentation; organise and manage their working time, including scheduling tasks and meeting deadlines; word-process material with attention to detail and accuracy; take responsibility for their own learning, reflect upon and assess their own progress, strengths and weaknesses.