Greek 1B (U02583)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : HCA-1-GK1B

This course develops near-beginners' knowledge of the morphology and syntax of Classical Greek and their skill in reading original Greek texts.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Greek 1A, or equivalent at the discretion of the course organiser.

? Special Arrangements for Entry : This course is divided into two halves of five weeks each, with a guided reading week between them to allow for consolidation and for preparation for the second half of the course.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Greek, (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
07/01/2008	11:10	12:00	Room 12.18, David Hume Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	11:10	12:00	Central
Lecture	Tuesday	11:10	12:00	Central
Lecture	Wednesday	11:10	12:00	Central
Lecture	Thursday	11:10	12:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate in course work and in the written degree examination:

- that they have a good understanding of the essentials and the more advanced aspects of Greek morphology and syntax;

- that they have an increasing fluency in translating and understanding Greek literary texts, both seen and unseen.

-that they have a basic understanding of literary critical issues in Greek texts.

In addition, they will have improved their linguistic abilities in general, and their analytical skills, and their literary appreciation.