Undergraduate Course: Greek 1B (GREE08004)
Course Outline
| School |
School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Greek |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
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 |
It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed
Greek 1A (GREE08003)
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
Students are required to pass Greek 1A (GREE08003). A student who has been registered for Greek 1B but does not pass Greek 1A in the 1st Semester must contact the course organiser for his/her approval before continuing with Greek.
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 11:10 - 12:00 | | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | 11:10 - 12:00 | | | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | 11:10 - 12:00 | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 11:10 - 12:00 | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 11:10 - 12:00, Zone: Central. Room 11.01, David Hume Tower |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | 12 sides | c/w GREE10018 | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | 12 sides | |
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.
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Assessment Information
Class work (40%);
one (2-hour) degree exam paper - 60%. |
Special Arrangements
| 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. |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Stephanie Winder
Tel: (0131 6)50 3583
Email: Stephanie.Winder@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Elaine Hutchison
Tel: (0131 6)50 3582
Email: E.Hutchison@ed.ac.uk |
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