Ancient Greek 2: module 2

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 can be used if you don't have a computer but please note the experience may be less optimal.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.

What will we cover?

We shall be studying the first aorist indicative (active and middle), the present infinitive, comparatives and superlatives. We shall be using the textbook Reading Greek, a textbook designed for adult students based on original Greek sources, starting around section 6. 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...

- demonstrate some knowledge of the formation and uses of the aorist indicative (active and middle);
- demonstrate a solid knowledge of the declension of nouns, adjectives and pronouns, in all three declensions
- demonstrate some knowledge of the formation and functions of present infinitives
- have some insight into the derivation of English words;
- have some insight into Greek measurements and maths.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

You should have attended Ancient Greek 2 module 1, 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 resources uploaded 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. We recommend you purchase the book after the first session of the course, after you’ve had confirmation that the class is suitable for you.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Ancient Greek 2: module 3.