GREK1102 Continuing Ancient Greek
First Year Course
| Offered By | School of Humanities |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Greek |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2009 and Second Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course introduces students to the study of Ancient Greek. It consists of a series of carefully graded readings drawn (for the most part in modified form) from the writers of the Greek world, including Aristophanes and Plato. As students work through these readings they are introduced to the fundamental grammatical principles that underpin Greek and to a basic working vocabulary in Greek. |
| Learning Outcomes | By the end of the semester students will have learned approximately 50% of the grammar and syntax required for fluent reading of Ancient Greek texts. The vocabulary they have learned will enable them to cope with simple passages of Ancient Greek with the aid of a dictionary. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Final examination (50%), tests (25%) and exercises done throughout the semester (25%). |
| Workload |
Four hours in class per week for 52 hours |
| Areas of Interest | European Languages |
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Assumed Knowledge and Required Skills |
Basic knowledge acquired in CLAS1001; no required skills |
| Requisite Statement |
CLAS1001 Traditional Grammar or permission of Convener. |
| Corequisites | CLAS1001; no co-requisites |
| Prescribed Texts |
JACT, Reading Greek 2nd edn., 2 vols (CUP 2007) |
| Technology Requirements | Students may wish to download a Greek font |
| Majors/Specialisations | Ancient Greek, Classics, and Ancient History |
| Academic Contact | Dr Elizabeth Minchin |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
