Undergraduate Course: Ancient Greek 1B (GREE08012)
Course Outline
| School | School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This course develops near-beginners' knowledge of the morphology and syntax of Classical Greek and their skill in reading original Greek texts. |
| Course description |
Ancient Greek is the language in which many of the basic concepts underlying Western society to this day found expression for the first time, and Greek culture and thought are at the root of many strands of modern thinking in Europe and beyond. This course will advance near-beginners' knowledge of the morphology and syntax of Classical Greek and their skill in reading original Greek texts.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed
Ancient Greek 1A (GREE08011) OR
Greek 1A (GREE08003)
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | Students MUST NOT also be taking
Greek 1B (GREE08004) OR
Greek 1D (GREE08006) OR
Ancient Greek 1D (GREE08014)
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Other requirements | Students are required to pass Ancient Greek 1A or Greek 1A. A student who has been registered for Ancient Greek 1B but does not pass Ancient Greek 1A in the 1st semester must contact the Course Organiser for their approval before continuing with Ancient Greek 1B.
Students who have studied the language extensively in the past (GCSE, at least, or equivalent) should normally enrol in Ancient Greek 1C and 1D. The Course Organiser will be responsible for assessing the students' language competence at the start of the course to ensure they are in the right course. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Advanced-beginner's ability in Ancient Greek language, equivalent to one semester's study at the University of Edinburgh (if uncertain, consult the course organiser). |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2025/26, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: 0 |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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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 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
60 %,
Coursework
40 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Coursework:
Weekly exercises (40%)
Exam:
Two hour exam (60%) |
| Feedback |
Students will receive written feedback on their coursework; in the case of tutorial exercises, this will be within days of handing in the work. There is further scope for discussion of feedback with the Course Organiser, Lecturers, Instructors or Tutors in lectures, tutorials, office hours, or by appointment. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate a good understanding of the essentials and the more advanced aspects of Greek morphology and syntax;
- have an increasing fluency in translating and understanding Greek literary texts;
- have a basic understanding of literary critical issues in Greek texts;
- improved their linguistic abilities in general, and their analytical skills.
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Reading List
Balme, M., and G. Lawall, Athenaze: An Introduction to Ancient Greek, Oxford (2nd edition, 2004).
Campbell, M. Classical Greek Prose: A Basic Vocabulary, Bristol.
Morwood, J., Oxford Grammar of Classical Greek, Oxford. |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
The course is designed to develop the skills of the students in all areas listed under the Graduate attributes of the degree of MA in Classics, including oral and written presentational skills (esp. in class discussion and the essay), skills and abilities in personal effectiveness and personal and intellectual autonomy (independent reading of Greek texts and the completion of an individual argument-driven essay to schedule). |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | |
Course secretary | |
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