Undergraduate Course: Greek 1C (GREE08005)
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 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 |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
SCE Higher or A-level or equivalent in Classical 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 1, 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 G.10, William Robertson Building |
Exam Information |
Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Greek 1C | 2:00 | 12 sides | c/w GREE08007 and GREE10027 | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | 12 sides | c/w GREE08007 |
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%. |
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 |
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Study Pattern |
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Keywords |
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Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Richard Rawles
Tel: (0131 6)50 3852
Email: Richard.Rawles@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Elaine Hutchison
Tel: (0131 6)50 3582
Email: E.Hutchison@ed.ac.uk |
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31 January 2011 7:47 am
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