Greek Texts: 5
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CLAR3020 | Classics and Archaeology | 3 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- CLAR3020
- School
- Classics and Archaeology
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module examines, in the original Greek, a range of texts representative of an author, genre, period or style 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 position of the texts in the development of the genre will be explored, as well as their relationship with their social context.
Target Students
Available to all Undergraduate level 3 students in the Department of Classics and Archaeology, Liberal Arts, exchange and subsidiary students.CLAR3020 and CLAR3022 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
This module aims to familiarise students with a range of Greek literary texts within the wider context of Greek literature and society, and to develop further their knowledge of Greek and ability to engage with Greek literature in the original language.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;
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.