GREK2111 Advanced Ancient Greek J

Later Year Course

Offered By	School of Cultural Inquiry
Academic Career	Undergraduate
Course Subject	Greek
Offered in	First Semester, 2010
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	The class will read Books 6 and 7 of Homer's Odyssey (a total of 678 lines). This is the secion of the story that deals with Odysseus' stay on the island of Scheria with the Phaiakians (and the young princess Nausikaa). We shall also read extracts of Book 19.
Learning Outcomes	This course introduces students to the Greek of Homer's epics and brings them to a point where they can read the epic dialect with some fluency. By the end of the semester students should be able to read and comprehend significant portions of Homer's Odyssey; they will be able to handle other sections iwht the assistance of dictionaries and other resources. Students will become acquainted with the Odyssey as a whole. They will explore the notion of genre as it applies to the epic and consider a range of the interesting interpretive problems that are associated with the poem. Students will review and extend their understanding of the grammatical constructions of Ancient Greek and they will extend their Ancient Greek vocabulary.
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
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
Technology Requirements	No advanced technology needed. Some students may wish to download and use a Greek font
Majors/Specialisations	Classics, Ancient Greek, and Ancient History
Academic Contact	Dr Elizabeth Minchin

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