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.

New Testament Greek 1 (TRS1004); Basic Greek for Honours 1 (GREEK4003) Basic Greek for Postgraduates 1 (GREEK5003)

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The standard assessments for this course are:

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

■ Examination (2-hour duration) - 80%

If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available:

■ There is no alternative to the tests or exam, but extra time or alternative space can be offered as reasonable adjustment.

Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.

 This course aims 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.