In addition to consolidating intermediate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary, this module emphasises close reading and interpretation of Ancient Greek literary texts in their literary and cultural contexts.
Total Contact Hours: 30
Total Private Study Hours: 120
Total Study Hours: 150
Main assessment methods:
• In-Course Test (40 minutes) – 20%
• Grammar and Translation Exercises (7-10 in total) – 60%
• Take-home Grammar and Translation Assignments (5-7 in total) – 20%
Reassessment methods:
• 100% Grammar, Translation, and Interpretation Exercise
Indicative Reading List
Ambrose, J. W, A.D. Wooley (1992). Euripides' Helen. Bryn Mawr Commentaries. Indianapolis: Hackett Publishing.
Casey, E., S. Nimis, E. Hayes (2014). Lucian, True History book 1. Dickinson College Commentary
Causey, B. (1995). Euripides' Bacchae. Bryn Mawr Commentaries. Indianapolis: Hackett Publishing.
Macleod, C.W. (2008). Homer Iliad 24. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Mastronarde, D. (2002). Euripides: Medea. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Rose, G.P. (1995). Plato Republic 1. Bryn Mawr Commentaries. Indianapolis: Hackett Publishing.
Sheets, G.A. (1993). Herodotus Book 1. Bryn Mawr Commentaries. Indianapolis: Hackett Publishing.
Emde Boas, E. van et al. (2019). The Cambridge Grammar of Classical Greek. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate their knowledge and critical understanding of the principles of Ancient Greek through reading, translation, and use of appropriate translation tools;
2 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the text(s) within its/their literary and cultural context;
3 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of problems pertaining to the study of ancient texts, including questions of authorship, genre, and theme;
4 Apply their knowledge of Greek grammar and semantics to their interpretation(s) of the text(s).
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Apply their knowledge and skills to initiate critical analysis of new information and make sound judgments about its meaning;
2 Reflect on the limits of their knowledge and how this influences their performance, and self-diagnose where remedial work is necessary;
3 Develop lines of argument based on a critical analysis of the sources;
4 Effectively and coherently communicate in a variety of forms.
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