Greek 1D (U02585)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : HCA-1-GK1D

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 to a higher level than in Greek 1C.

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.

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
08/01/2008	11:10	12:00	Room 4.01, 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.