Advanced Greek 1 for MA

Code

CLAR4039

School

Classics and Archaeology

Level

4

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 Postgraduate level 4 students in the Department of Classics and Archaeology, exchange and subsidiary students. The module should be taken with CLAR4040 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:

• Advanced Greek 2 for MA (CLAR4040)

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): One-hour exam

Assessed by end of autumn 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;

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