Undergaduate Modules

Beginners Greek II               

MODULE CODE:  1/2/3/MGK0220                

TAUGHT:  Lent term                                            

MODULE AUTHOR:  Dr Mirjam Plantinga

LEVEL:  4/5/6/7

AVAILABILITY: On-campus and at a distance                                                     

CREDITS: 20

PREREQUISITE: Standard of Beginners Greek I

TEACHING METHODS:                     

Lecture:s n/a      

Seminars:  n/a

Classes:  40 hours (20%)

Field visits:  n/a

Directed Learning:  80 hours(40%) 

JACS CODE:     Q710

AIM(S)

• To enable students to complete their basic introduction to Greek grammar and syntax and read adapted texts of increased difficulty.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this module students should be able to: 

A.  Subject specific skills and knowledge

• translate more complex adapted passages
• demonstrate a thorough knowledge of more advanced, basic grammar and syntax
• acquire a basic vocabulary of approximately 500 words

B. Transferable skills and knowledge:

• demonstrate their critical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• demonstrate independent learning skills through the use of electronic resources

CONTENT

This module continues to work through the textbook of Athenaze I and start on Athenaze II.  It begins where the Beginners Greek I course finished (usually at the end of chapter 10).  Like Beginners Greek I, this course will consist of a mixture of grammar, translation, and comprehension exercises.  The adapted texts used in this module will introduce students not only to the language itself, but also to Greek civilisation and culture in general. The knowledge and skills acquired in the Beginners Greek II course helps to prepare students to progress to the higher levels, where texts will be read in the original language. 

ASSESSMENT

Examination: One two-hour exam (50%)

Course work:  One one-hour time test (25%)

                          One one-hour time test (25%)

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Essential

• Balme, M. & Lawall, G. (2003, 2nd edition), Athenaze:  An Introduction to Ancient Greek, Book I, New York & Oxford.
• Balme, M. & Lawall, G. (2003, 2nd edition), Athenaze:  An Introduction to Ancient Greek Book II, New York & Oxford.

Recommended

n/a

Updated: 11/09/2009

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