Classical Language and Texts: Greek III
Module title | Classical Language and Texts: Greek III |
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Module code | CLA1204 |
Academic year | 2019/0 |
Credits | 30 |
Module staff | Dr Nicolo' D'Alconzo (Lecturer) |
Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Duration: Weeks | 11 | 11 |
Number students taking module (anticipated) | 20 |
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Module description
This module will build on your existing knowledge of Greek. It will increase your fluency in reading whole Greek texts and strengthen your linguistic abilities. You will focus on studying a main set text and supplementary and supporting texts which will be complemented with classes dedicated to language and syntax work.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This module aims to study set texts, Greek language work and the practice of literary criticism together in a single integrated module.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Demonstrate a grasp of Greek language both through translation from and into Greek and through the close study of a number of prose and verse texts
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 2. Identify, describe and manipulate a range of linguistic forms and structures
- 3. Interpret and analyse works from an advanced literary culture of an earlier era
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Work out the meaning of complex, demanding texts and sets of data, and compare and combine different strands of information
- 5. Demonstrate an ability, in your preparation, for independent study, as well as the ability to work in groups in literary discussion and in working on translation and grammar
- 6. Demonstrate enhanced linguistic and communication skills, developed through engagement with the fundamentals of language structure, in both English and Greek
Syllabus plan
Whilst the content may vary from year to year, it is envisioned that it will cover some or all of the following topics:
Term 1:
- One class per week is devoted to language/syntax work
- Two classes per week are devoted to the study of a main set text ('alpha text') and a number of supplementary or supporting texts ('beta texts')
Term 2:
- One class per week is devoted to language/syntax work
- Two classes per week are devoted to the study of a main set text ('alpha text') and a number of supplementary or supporting texts ('beta texts')
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
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66 | 234 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
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Scheduled learning and teaching | 66 | 3 x 1 hour seminars per week |
Guided independent study | 234 | Independent study |
Formative assessment
Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Language exercises | Weekly | 1-2, 4-6 | Group feedback in class. Written comments and corrections |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
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50 | 50 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Exam | 50 | 3 hours | 1-6 | Written feedback |
Two essays | 30 | 2000 words each (15% each) | 1, 3-6 | Written feedback on essay and relevant form. Oral feedback in individual meetings with course tutor. |
Two unseen tests | 20 | 1 hour each | 1-2, 4-6 | Written feedback on tests. Group feedback in class. |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
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Examination | Examination | 1-6 | Referral/Deferral period |
Essays | Essays | 1, 3-6 | Referral/Deferral period |
Unseen tests | Tests | 1-2, 4-6 | Referral/Deferral period |
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 40%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Basic reading:
One prose and one verse text, to be confirmed by the module tutor. Students will be given a list of beta texts to be read in conjunction with these works by the lecturer.
By way of example, in past years the following texts have been studied:
- Term 1: Herodotus, Histories, 1. (ed. Sleeman; BCP).
- Term 2: Sophocles, Philoctetes. (ed. Schein; CUP).
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
Credit value | 30 |
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Module ECTS | 15 |
Module pre-requisites | Greek A-Level, CLA1202 Classical Language & Texts: Greek II or equivalent |
Module co-requisites | None |
NQF level (module) | 4 |
Available as distance learning? | No |
Origin date | 2011 |
Last revision date | 13/11/2018 |