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 08 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Greek |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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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 |
Students MUST have passed:
Greek 1A (GREE08003)
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
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 |
First class information not currently available |
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%. |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
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. |
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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