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Greek 1C (U02584)

? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 8  ? Acronym : HCA-1-GK1C

This course offers more advanced students the opportunity to consolidate their knowledge of the morphology and syntax of Classical Greek, to improve their skills in reading original Greek texts, and to develop their understanding of the interpretation of Greek authors.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : SCE Higher or A-level or equivalent in Classical Greek.

? 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.

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Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

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

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information
18/09/2007 11:10 12:00 Room 11.01, 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

By the end of the course students should be able to demonstrate in written examinations, in coursework, and in class discussion:-
- a good understanding of Greek grammar and syntax;
- solid skills in translating and understanding Greek literary texts;
- a more developed awareness of critical and interpretative issues raised by those texts.

Assessment Information

Language work (20%);
essay (20%);
one (2-hour) degree exam paper - 60%.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length
1ST December 1 Paper 1 2 hour(s)
2ND August 1 - 2 hour(s)

Contact and Further Information

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Ms Elaine Hutchison
Tel : (0131 6)50 3582
Email : E.Hutchison@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Andrew Erskine
Tel : (0131 6)50 3591
Email : Andrew.Erskine@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.shc.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/

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