Classical Language and Texts: Greek II
Module title | Classical Language and Texts: Greek II |
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Module code | CLA3202 |
Academic year | 2019/0 |
Credits | 30 |
Module staff | Dr Emma Nicholson (Lecturer) |
Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Duration: Weeks | 11 | 11 |
Number students taking module (anticipated) | 10 |
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Module description
This module will build on your knowledge of Greek from Greek level I or equivalent. You will learn to read and understand unadapted passages from Greek texts, without assistance. You will also complete some English to Greek work. You will be taught to use grammatical aids which will enable you to follow linguistic structures to help you to solve problems of syntax and grammatical structure. You will have regular practice at translating text and will be assessed both through the year and through an exam in June. This module will prepare you for higher level Greek classes at stage 3.
Module aims - intentions of the module
To prepare a student to read unadapted Greek texts.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Demonstrate a solid grounding in Greek grammar and syntax, and an expanded vocabulary
- 2. Demonstrate analytical skills and translate extended unprepared and set passages from Greek into English, answering questions about specific linguistic forms which appear in them
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. Achieve reasonable fluency in a variety of texts in a foreign non-spoken language
- 4. Interpret and analyse works from a literary culture of an earlier era
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. Follow linguistic structures in a foreign language in order to gain independent understanding
- 6. 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
Syllabus plan
There will be three language classes per week. The study of language and literature will be integrated progressively with greater emphasis in the first weeks on developing grammar and syntax. Set texts will be chosen from various authors of both prose and poetry, from the Cambridge Greek Anthology and other books.
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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88 | 212 | 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 seminar per week |
Scheduled learning and teaching | 22 | 1 x 1 hour grammar consolidation seminar per week |
Guided independent study | 212 | 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 | 1-4 | Oral feedback |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
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0 | 100 | 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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Language tests (five) | 50 | 1 hour each. Test 1: 6%, Test 2: 8%, Test 3: 10%, Test 4: 12%, Test 5: 14% | 1-4 | Mark and written feedback |
Examination | 50 | 3 hours | 1-4 | Mark and written feedback |
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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In-class tests | Tests | 1-4 | Referral/Deferral period |
Examination | Examination | 1-4 | 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
- L.A. Wilding, Greek for Beginners
- Abbott and Mansfield, Primer of Greek Grammar
- North and Hillard, Greek Prose Composition
- JACT A Greek Anthology
- Liddell and Scott Greek-English Lexicon (abridged)
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
Credit value | 30 |
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Module ECTS | 15 |
Module pre-requisites | GCSE Greek or equivalent |
Module co-requisites | None |
NQF level (module) | 6 |
Available as distance learning? | No |
Origin date | 2011 |
Last revision date | 09/05/2019 |