This course builds on the linguistic skills acquired at Beginners' Greek and will enable students to read select works of Greek literature in the original language.

3x1hr seminars over 10 weeks (choice of times) as scheduled on MyCampus

Advanced Greek for Honours 1 (GREEK4001); Advanced Greek for Postgraduates 1 (GREEK5001)

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The standard assessments for this course are:

■ Class test (50 minutes) - 20%

■ Commentary exercise (2000 words) - 20%

■ Examination (2-hour duration) - 60%

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 commentary, but extensions to the deadline or can be offered as reasonable adjustment (students should follow the usual process for extensions).

■ There is no alternative to the test 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:  

■ Enable students to develop skills to read continuous literary texts in the original language

■ Enhance students reading skills with both prepared and unprepared materials

■ Consolidate knowledge and understanding of Greek grammar and syntax  

■ Expand your Greek vocabulary  

■ Interpret texts through close linguistic, literary and historical analysis

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

■ translate continuous passages of straightforward Greek into English  

■ translate accurately any prescribed passage from the set texts  

■ use lexica and commentaries for independent reading of texts  

■ recognise and classify linguistic forms from prepared and unprepared material  

■ relate texts to their historical and cultural contexts