CL3G3-Ancient Greek 3

Module Provider: Classics
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:6
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites: Pre-requisites this module is designed for those students at any level (C, I or H) who enter with A level Ancient Greek or equivalent, or have completed Ancient Greek 2 or equivalent. This module should only be taken by a Part 3 student who is also taking 20 credits at Part 2
Co-requisites:
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Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Prof Barbara Goff
Email: b.e.goff@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

The module aims to enable students to read Ancient Greek authors with some fluency, and to develop a sound competence in grammar, syntax and vocabulary. In addition, students will gain practice in the analysis of the literary texts studied.

Aims:

The module aims to enable students to read Ancient Greek authors with some fluency, and to develop a sound competence in grammar, syntax and vocabulary. In addition, students will gain practice in the analysis of the literary texts studied.Ìý

Assessable learning outcomes:

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

• translate longer unadapted passages from Ancient Greek authors;


• gain a competent knowledge of all the important grammatical forms and structures of Ancient Greek;


• analyse the content of the texts studied

Additional outcomes:

The module also encourages the development of skills in written communication and work in groupsÌý

Outline content:

The course meets for three hours each week. At least one hour per week will be devoted to review of grammar and syntax. Texts read may include Euripides, orators, Homer.Ìý

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The module is conducted in seminars encouraging participation by students in translation and discussion.Ìý