Ancient Greek 2: module 1
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
- Course Code: RG129
- Dates: 03/10/24 - 05/12/24
- Time: 18:00 - 19:30
- Taught: Thu, Evening
- Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Jordan Dyck
Course Code: RG129
Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
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What is the course about?
The course aims to enable students to read Greek prose by furthering the knowledge of grammatical structures You will building on the skills gained from attending Ancient Greek 1 or an equivalent Beginners’ course.
This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
We shall be studying the conjugation of verbs and the position of adjectives. We shall be using the textbook Reading Greek, a textbook designed for adult students based on original Greek sources, starting around section 5. Students will read adapted passages from works by Plato, Herodotus, Aristophanes etc. Reading will be combined with grammar instruction and grammatical exercises.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- recognise stem changes
- conjugate verbs in the imperfect indicative
- have some insights into Greek comedy and festivals
- have some insight into the derivation of English words
- demonstrate some knowledge around the role of women in ancient Greece.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You should have studied Ancient Greek for one year, or have an equivalent knowledge. As the course is taught in English, please read the outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support with your English skills to help you take part fully in this class.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course consists of translation, grammar instructions and grammar exercises with a high level of student interaction (individual, pair and group work). Students are expected to do the homework regularly, check the material saved on Google Classroom and participate in oral classroom activities. Homework will require approx. 1-2 hours per week.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Bring writing material. Textbook: “Reading Greek” by the Joint Association of Classical Teachers (Peter Jones and Keith Sidwell, CUP), 2nd edition, 2 volumes:
- Text and Vocabulary (ISBN: 9780521698511)
- Grammar and Exercises (ISBN: 9780521698528).
An e-book version can also be purchased.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Ancient Greek 2: module 2.
Jordan Dyck is a full-time ancient language enthusiast. He lectures philosophy at Staffordshire University and New Testament Greek at St. Augustine's College of Theology (Durham University). He also teaches Classical and Biblical Greek, Latin and Hebrew through his website and runs various reading groups, including one looking at LGBTQ-themed texts from throughout the Ancient Greek world. Jordan holds a BA (Wales) and MA (Durham) in Biblical Studies and Theology. His doctoral thesis for Staffordshire University (2017) is titled 'Finding Lacan: St Paul and the Paradox of Jouissance,' and uses continental philosophy and psychoanalysis to study the Bible. Over the past decade he has been increasingly interested in Classical languages, which now make up about half of his teaching. Other projects have included research into the experiences of LGBT African asylum seekers, and papers presented at academic conferences, mostly on St. Paul and philosophy. Though originally hailing from Canada, Jordan has lived in the UK since 2006, and is presently vice-chair of the board of directors of the Metropolitan Community Church of North London.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
