Advanced Greek: 2

Code

CLAR3018

School

Classics and Archaeology

Level

3

Credits

20

Semesters

Spring UK

Summary

This module involves detailed guided study in Greek of a significant literary text, designed for those who have begun the study of Greek as part of their University course. Special attention will be paid to matters of language and style, but students will also 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.

Target Students

Available to all Undergraduate level 2 or level 3 students in the Department of Classics and Archaeology, Liberal Arts, exchange and subsidiary students.CLAR3018 and CLAR3016 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.

Co-requisites

Modules you must take in the same academic year, or have taken in a previous year, to enrol in this module:

• Advanced Greek: 1 (CLAR3016)

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 spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding:

Greek accidence and syntax and its interpretation;

critical and theoretical approaches to the study of Greek texts in the original;

literary, cultural and historical contexts for Greek literature;

the relevance of Greek texts for the study of ancient history, society and visual culture.

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;

translate unseen a straightforward passage in Greek from poetry or non-technical prose;

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