Postgraduate Course: Elementary Ancient Greek (PG) 2 (PGHC11616)
Course Outline
| School | School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This course is the continuation of an intensive yearlong introduction to Ancient Greek for postgraduate students. |
| Course description |
This course is the second half of a one-year intensive introduction to ancient Greek language for those with no previous knowledge of it. The course emphasizes consolidation and expansion of language skills primarily through reading ancient texts, prose and poetry.
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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,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
150 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
70 %,
Coursework
30 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Coursework:
Weekly exercises (20%)
Supplementary coursework (10%)
Exam:
Two hour exam (70%) |
| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- recognise and translate the basic morphology of Classical Greek;
- recognise and translate the basic syntactical constructions of Classical Greek;
- translate basic sentences from Classical Greek into English and from English into Classical Greek;
- translate Classical Greek texts from one area of Classical Greek Literature, for example, oratory;
- understand the basic literary critical, socio-historical, political, or ethical issues raised in studying these texts.
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Reading List
| Confirmed in Learn |
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). |
| Special Arrangements |
Jointly taught with Ancient Greek 1B. |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | |
Course secretary | |
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