Ancient Greek 2: module 2
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
This course has now started
- Course Code: RG491
- Dates: 15/04/24 - 08/07/24
- Time: 14:00 - 15:30
- Taught: Mon, Daytime
- Duration: 11 sessions (over 13 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Hugo Cook
Course Code: RG491
Duration: 11 sessions (over 13 weeks)
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What is the course about?
This course continues from the Ancient Greek 2: Module 1, aiming to improve your fluency in reading and translating Ancient Greek, and helping you to gain a greater knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. We will be using Reading Greek, a textbook designed for adult learners based on original Greek sources.
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 using the textbook Reading Greek (JACT/CUP 2007). Reading of adapted passages included in the Text and Vocabulary volume will be combined with grammar instruction and exercises on grammatical points. We will continue from around Section 5C/D.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
have some understanding of:
- Imperfect Indicative Active and Middle
- Augments
- Positioning of Adjectives
- Future Indicative, Active and Middle
- Future of ‘to be’ and ‘to go’
- Indefinite and Interrgogative words
- Type 3d nouns like t¿¿¿¿¿¿ ‘trireme’
- Nouns like p¿t¿¿
- First Aorist Indicative, Active and Middle
- Aspect
- Type 3h nouns.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You should have completed 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 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?
Please come provided with writing material, and a copy of the following books:
Reading Greek: Grammar and Exercises (ISBN 978 0 521 698528);
Reading Greek: Text & Vocabulary’ (ISBN 978 0 521 698511).
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Ancient Greek 2: module 3.
Hugo Cook studied Egyptology at Oxford and Cambridge universities. He can read six ancient languages and has worked as an Egyptologist in galleries, TV documentaries, educational institutions, and publications. Recently he has been working on a major new museum in Egypt and is writing a new book on Egyptology for Macmillan Publishers. He develops online Egyptological content for over 90,000 followers. Nothing gives him more joy than discussing antiquity with interested students.
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.
