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Greek I

Module description

This module will provide you with an introduction to the ancient Greek language.  Using the textbook, Greek to GCSE by J. Taylor, you will be guided through basic grammar, syntax and vocabulary of the language. By the end of the year you will be able to read passages of text without assistance enabling you to proceed to higher-level Greek classes. You will develop your understanding of language and in particular develop your understanding of the ancient Greek ways of thought and expression. This module is suitable for beginners; you do not require prior knowledge of ancient Greek.

Module aims - intentions of the module

• To give students with little or no previous experience of Greek an understanding of the basic grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of the language. By the end of the year you should be able to read easy passages without assistance.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 1. Understand how a highly inflected language works
• 2. Know enough Greek to translate easy passages accurately without assistance
• 3. Have gained a good enough foundation in grammar, syntax, and vocabulary to be able to proceed to higher-level Greek classes with confidence

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 4. Develop an understanding of ancient Greek ways of thought and expression
• 5. Enhance your understanding of language (and the Indo-European group of languages in particular)
• 6. Develop the ability to absorb and retain large quantities of information with systematic learning strategies and enhanced memory skills.

ILO: Personal and key skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 7. Learn to pay close attention to details, train your memories to function more effectively, and enhance your understanding and command of your own language.

Syllabus plan

The basic textbook, which will provide the framework for this module, is Taylor’s Greek to GCSE (Part 1 & 2). The emphasis is on structured learning of language, grammar and vocabulary with translation into and out of Greek. In addition, supplementary texts (adapted and unadapted original Greek) will be used to develop reading skills. Classes will focus on all these aspects, with roughly equal time allocated to each type of work. Students will work individually and in pairs or small groups as appropriate.

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Formative assessment

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Details of summative assessment

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Re-assessment notes

Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.

Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 50%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of referral will be capped at 50%.

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

Set texts:

• J. Taylor, Greek to GCSE, Parts 1 and 2 (Bristol Classical Press)

Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources

• ELE – https://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=11121
  

Key words search

Classics, Greek, Language