Ancient Greek 4: module 1
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
- Course Code: RG841
- Dates: 02/10/24 - 04/12/24
- Time: 18:00 - 19:30
- Taught: Wed, Evening
- Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Andrew David
Course Code: RG841
Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 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 be using the textbook Reading Greek (JACT/CUP 2007). Reading of adapted passages included in the 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 Section 11.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
understand and use:
Present and Imperfect Passive
Genitive Absolute
Comparative Adverbs
Two-termination Adjectives
Optative of phesi = I say.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You should have attended Ancient Greek 3 module 3, 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, and composition, 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 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 2.