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
Grammar and Translation Exercises (10-15 in total) – 60%
Essay (2,000 words) – 20%
In-Course Test (40 minutes) – 20%
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.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
Demonstrate their knowledge and critical understanding of the principles of Ancient Greek through reading, translation, and use of appropriate translation tools;
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the text(s) within its/their literary and cultural context;
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of problems pertaining to the study of ancient texts, including questions of authorship, genre, and theme;
Apply their knowledge of Greek grammar and semantics to their interpretation(s) of the text(s).
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