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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of History, Classics and Archaeology : Greek

Undergraduate Course: Greek 1B (GREE08004)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of History, Classics and Archaeology CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaGreek Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis course develops near-beginners' knowledge of the morphology and syntax of Classical Greek and their skill in reading original Greek texts.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Greek 1A (GREE08003)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations 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.
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesVisiting students should have at least 1 introductory Greek course at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this).
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 13/01/2014
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 44, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 9, Summative Assessment Hours 2, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 141 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 60 %, Coursework 40 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours & Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)2:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)2:00
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.
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 Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsGreek 1B
Contacts
Course organiserProf Douglas Cairns
Tel:
Email: douglas.cairns@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMr Paulo Nunes De Moura
Tel: (0131 6)50 3580
Email: paulo.nunesdemoura@ed.ac.uk
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