Advanced Greek: 1

Code

CLAR3016

School

Classics and Archaeology

Level

3

Credits

20

Semesters

Autumn UK

Summary

Detailed guided study in Greek of prose or verse text designed for those who have begun the study of Greek as part of their University course. Careful attention will be paid to the development of translation skills, but the focus of the module will not be merely linguistic. Students will be encouraged to explore the set text's interrelation with its literary tradition and its socio-political background as well as to appreciate style and imagery through their access to the text in the original language. Students will also develop their understanding of the Greek language more generally.

Target Students

Available to all Undergraduate level 3 students in the Department of Classics and Archaeology, Liberal Arts, exchange and subsidiary students.CLAR3016 and CLAR3018 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

Assessment

• 70% Coursework 1: Individual portfolio of exercises
• 30% Exam 1 (1-hour): 1-hour exam

Assessed by end of autumn semester

Educational Aims

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 ancient history, society and visual culture;

the reception of Greek literature in later periods.

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.

Conveners

• Dr Oliver Thomas