Intermediate Greek 2 for MA
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CLAR4038 | Classics and Archaeology | 4 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- CLAR4038
- School
- Classics and Archaeology
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module continues the study of classical Greek from the level reached in Intermediate Greek 1. It continues with the study of Greek grammar and focuses on the reading of one or more classical Greek texts.
Target Students
Available to all Postgraduate level 4 students in the Department of Classics and Archaeology, exchange and subsidiary students. The module should be taken with CLAR4037 in the same academic year. Any students with a valid reason why they cannot do both modules, or with other queries, should contact the module convenor.
Co-requisites
Modules you must take in the same academic year, or have taken in a previous year, to enrol in this module:
Classes
- One 2-hour workshop each week for 10 weeks
- Two 1-hour seminars each week for 10 weeks
Assessment
- 70% Coursework: Individual portfolio of exercises
- 30% Exam (1-hour): 1-hour exam
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module aims to further develop your ability to read, understand and translate Greek. The module will consolidate grammatical knowledge acquired, expand working vocabulary, and increase your fluency at reading and understanding Greek literary texts.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;
acquire substantial quantities of information systematically and process it effectively.
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.
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.