Classical Language and Texts: Greek II
| Module title | Classical Language and Texts: Greek II |
|---|---|
| Module code | CLA2202 |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | Professor Daniel Ogden (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 12 |
|---|
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 through the year. This module will prepare you for higher level Greek classes at stage 3.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The aims of the module are:
- To develop your linguistic confidence.
- To develop your ability to read extracts without adaptation from the most important and influential Greek authors.
To encourage you to appreciate the style of different authors and the relationship between language and literary content.
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 enhanced analytical skills and be able to 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. Demonstrate reasonable fluency in a foreign non-spoken language
- 4. Interpret and critically 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 enhanced independent study and memory skills through systematic language learning strategies
Syllabus plan
Whilst the content may vary from year to year, it is envisioned that it will cover the grammar and vocabulary of Wilding’s Greek for Beginners, starting from Chapter 18.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 |
|---|---|---|
| 88 | 212 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language exercises | Weekly | 1-6 | Oral |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 100 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 x on-campus mid-term exams (one in each teaching term 20% of credit each) | 40 | 1 hour each | 1-6 | Mark and written comments |
| On-campus January exam | 20 | 1 hour | 1-6 | Mark and written comments |
| On-campus May exam | 40 | 2 hours | 1-6 | Mark and written comments |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 x on-campus mid-term exams | 2 x 1-hour on-campus exams | 1-6 | Referral/Deferral period |
| On-campus January exam | 1 x 1-hour on-campus exam | 1-6 | Referral/Deferral period |
| On-campus May exam | 1 x 2-hour on-campus exam | 1-6 | 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
- L.A. Wilding, Greek for Beginners
- Abbott and Mansfield, Primer of Greek Grammar
- North and Hillard, Greek Prose Composition
- JACT, A Greek Anthology
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
ELE
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 15 |
| Module pre-requisites | CLA1201 Classical Languages and Texts Greek I, GCSE Greek or equivalent |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 5 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 2011 |
| Last revision date | 16/02/2024 |
