CLU12314 Elementary Greek II
In this ancient Greek module, you will complete your study of the textbook and learn further key aspects of the grammar of Attic Greek (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics). You also study a variety of (increasingly less) adapted and original texts that will enable you to acquire a substantial vocabulary, and develop an appreciation of how Greek was used in different contexts over the centuries. You will encounter some of the many different ways in which ancient literary texts may be ‘read’, analysed, interpreted and translated, and explore the features of literary and non-literary texts in different genres and styles.
- Module Coordinators:
- Dr Martine Cuypers, Mr Tsit Sze Jeremy Lam
- Duration:
- Semester 2
- Contact Hours:
- 33 (three classes per week)
- Weighting:
- 10 ECTS
- Assessment:
- 50% continuous assessment; 50% written examination
- Course Open To:
- Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology; TJH Greek; Columbia Dual Degree; Ancient and Medieval History and Culture; Visiting
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
- Recognise and translate a substantial Attic Greek vocabulary
- Recognise the key features of the phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics of Attic Greek and discuss them as they appear in texts using appropriate linguistic terminology
- Translate unseen original Greek texts of limited difficulty into idiomatic English and motivate translation decisions
- Analyse Greek texts using literary-critical approaches, concepts and terms that are appropriate to their genre or text-type
- Relate a text’s linguistic features, content, themes and values to its cultural-historical context
- Work effectively in small groups
- Effectively use e-learning tools and electronic resources to support language learning