CL2G2-Ancient Greek 2 (I)

Module Provider: Classics
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites: This module is designed for those students at any level who enter with GCSE Ancient Greek or equivalent, or who have passed Ancient Greek 1 or equivalent.
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Dr Andreas Gavrielatos
Email: a.gavrielatos@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

The module aims to introduce students to reading Ancient Greek authors in the original, and to develop further knowledge of grammar, syntax and vocabulary.Ìý

Aims:

The module aims to introduce students to reading Ancient Greek authors in the original, and to develop further knowledge of grammar, syntax and vocabulary.Ìý

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module it is expected that the student will be able to:

• translate short unadapted passages from Ancient Greek authors;


• gain an appreciation of all the basic grammatical forms and structures of Ancient Greek;

Additional outcomes:
The module also encourages the development of skills in written communication and work in groups

Outline content:
The course meets for three hours each week. The module consolidates and extends grammatical knowledge and understanding before beginning to read Ancient Greek texts.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The module is conducted in seminars encouraging participation by students in translation and discussion. The first term will be devoted to completing study of grammar and syntax, and in the second term texts read may include a simple Attic or koine prose text e.g. Xenophon, Chariton, Apollodorus. At least one hour per week will be devoted to review of grammar and syntax.

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Coursework Summative assessment will consist of a one hour test administered in the Department at the beginning of the Spring term (33%), and one two-hour in-class test administered in the second week of the Summer term (67%).

Formative assessment methods:
Formative