CL1G1: Ancient Greek 1

Module Provider:

Classics

Number of credits:

20 [10 ECTS credits]

Level:

C (Certificate)

Terms in which taught:

Autumn and Spring

Module Convenor:

Dr TE Duff

Pre-requisites:

This module is designed for those at any level (C I or H) who have not learned any Ancient Greek previously. It assumes no knowledge of the language

Co-requisites:

Modules excluded:

Module version for:

2006/7

Aims:
This module aims to teach students some elements of the Ancient Greek language and give them skills to read Ancient Greek at an elementary level.

Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module it is expected that the student will be able to:

Additional outcomes:
The module also encourages the development of skills useful for working in groups. In addition, students will be introduced to some aspects of Ancient Greek literature and culture.

Outline content:
The course will proceed by instruction in grammar and practice in translation. The text used may be Reading Greek or Athenaze. We aim to cover 1-8 of Reading Greek or 1-12 of Athenaze.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
The course will be taught in three seminars each week. Students will be encouraged to participate in class activities and discussion.

Contact hours:

Assessment:
Coursework:
There will be frequent tests and homework assignments on word-forms, vocabulary, syntactical constructions, and translation. These are regarded as formative only and will not contribute to the final assessment. There will be a diagnostic test after 3 weeks in order to allow those who are not doing well to switch to another module. Summative coursework will consist of a one hour test administered within the Department at the beginning of the Spring term .

Relative percentage of coursework 33%

Examinations: One two hour paper comprising:
exercises testing knowledge of word-forms, syntax, vocabulary, and translation skills

This will take place during the period of the Part 1 examinations.

Requirements for a pass
A mark of 40%.
Reassessment arrangements
Resubmission in September.