Ancient Greek 3: module 3
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: RG230
- Dates: 17/04/24 - 26/06/24
- Time: 18:00 - 19:30
- Taught: Wed, Evening
- Duration: 10 sessions (over 11 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Andrew David
Course Code: RG230
Duration: 10 sessions (over 11 weeks)
Please note: We offer a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit our online Help Centre for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.
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 simpler 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 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 continue to use the textbook Reading Greek, a textbook designed for adult students based on original
Greek sources. Reading will be combined with grammar instruction and grammatical exercises. We will start at some point in Section 9HJ.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Understand and use:
Third Person Imperatives, Present and Aorist, Active and Middle, including e¿µ¿, e¿µ¿ ¿¿da,
Future Infinitive and its uses
Root Aorists - ¿ß¿¿, ¿¿¿¿¿
¿pp¿staµa¿ ‘I know’
Principal Parts - a¿¿¿¿, a¿¿¿¿µa¿, p¿s¿¿, f¿¿¿, pe¿¿¿, pe¿¿¿µa¿
Aorist Optative Active and Middle
Verbs: d¿d¿µ¿, ¿¿¿¿¿s¿¿
Adjectives: aµe¿¿¿, ¿¿¿¿¿¿
Relative Pronuns and Adjectives: ‘who/which/what/that'.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You should have attended Ancient Greek 3 module 2, or have an equivalent knowledge (approximately 3 years of studies). 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?
Please come provided with writing material, and a copy of the following textbooks:
Reading Greek: Grammar and Exercises (ISBN 978-0521698528);
Reading Greek: Text & Vocabulary’ (ISBN 978-0521698511);
Reading Greek: An Independent Study Guide (ISBN: 9780521698504).
An e-book version can also be bought.
We recommend you purchase the book after the first session of the course, when you are happy that the class is suitable for you.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Ancient Greek 4: module 1.
