Ancient Greek 3: module 1
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Online
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
- Course Code: RG141
- Dates: 20/01/25 - 24/03/25
- Time: 14:00 - 15:30
- Taught: Mon, Daytime
- Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Hugo Cook
Course Code: RG141
Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
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What is the course about?
The course aims at furthering students’ knowledge of grammatical structures and vocabulary so that they can continue reading adapted and simple unadapted prose in Ancient Greek.
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 third declension and contractions. We shall be using the textbook Greek to GCSE: Part 2, starting around chapter 9. 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 special uses and functions of the third declension
- identify the contractions
- provide information about culture in Ancient Greece
- have some insight into the derivation of English words.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You should have studied Ancient Greek for 2 years, 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: Taylor J., Greek to GCSE: Part 2, Bloomsbury: 2016 (ISBN 9781474255202).
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Ancient Greek 3: module 2.
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.
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