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The course aims to introduce those with no or very little previous knowledge of ancient Greek to the forms and structure of the language, and to develop the ability of students to read simple passages in ancient Greek.

30x 1hr lectures over 11 weeks as scheduled on MyCampus, with additional weekly online anytime session made up of grammar videos, moodle exercises, etc.

Available to all students fulfilling requirements for Honours entry into Classics or Latin, and by arrangement to visiting students or students of other Honours programmes.

New Testament Greek 1 (TRS1004); Greek 1A (GREEK1001); Basic Greek for Postgraduates 1 (GREEK5003)

None

Multiple-choice Class Tests (20 minutes each, better 2 of 3 counting) - 20%

Examination (2-hour duration) - 80%

It is the default expectation that all courses will offer opportunities for reassessment or deferred assessment. Where it is not possible to offer this in some assessment components, the grade achieved at the first attempt will be counted towards the final course grade, and any exceptions for this course are described below.

[No exceptions]

The aim of this course is to:  

■ introduce students to key concepts in the study of Greek language  

■ familiarise students with the basic features of the forms and structure of Greek  

■ equip students with a basic Greek vocabulary,  

■ enable students to comprehend and translate into English simple Greek sentences  

■ enable students to supply the correct forms of Greek words within a given context  

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ apply their knowledge of basic Greek grammar, morphology and syntax, and specified Greek vocabulary, to translate simple sentences from Greek into idiomatic English,

■ answer questions about the forms of Greek words used in simple Greek sentences,

■ Supply the correct forms of individual Greek words in simple, pre-constructed Greek sentences.