GREK2110 Advanced Ancient Greek I
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Humanities |
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| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Greek |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2009 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Topics for study may include: Homeric epic, drama (Euripides and Sophocles), historiography (Herodotos, Thucydides, Xenophon, oratory (Lysias, Demosthenes), art, architecture, Athenian society, Plato and Aristotle, Hellenistic Alexandria, New Testament, the novel. In studying the chosen text or texts and its political, social, and literary context, students continue their study of Ancient Greek language. In Semester 2, 2009 the course will be 'Battle for freedom, Herodotos Book 8'. |
| Learning Outcomes | This course aims to develop students' ability to read Greek prose, increasing familiarity with grammar, knowledge of vocabulary, and fluency in reading the language. By the end of the course they will be able to read substantial parts of Herodotos Bk 8 unaided. In addition they will have acquired some understanding of Greek historical writing and of Herodotos' methods as a historian and as a literary writer, together with some familiarity with the historical events of 480 BC. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Exercises (20%), 2,000-3,000 words essay (25%), mid-semester test (15%) and final examination (40%). |
| Workload |
Three hours in class per week for 39 hours |
| Areas of Interest | European Languages |
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Assumed Knowledge and Required Skills |
Assumed knowledge of GREK2101 or HSC Ancient Greek or equivalent; no other skills required |
| Requisite Statement |
GREK2101 Intermediate Ancient Greek, or HSC level Ancient Greek, or permission of Convener. |
| Corequisites | GREK2101 or equivalent; no co-requisites |
| Technology Requirements | No advanced technology needed. Some students may wish to download and use a Greek font |
| Majors/Specialisations | Ancient Greek, Classics, and Ancient History |
| Academic Contact | Dr Peter Londey |
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.
