Ancient Greek 5

What is the course about?

This is the account of the expedition of Greek mercenaries hired by Cyrus to help him seize the throne of Persia from his brother in 401 BC. We shall be exploring the language and use the challenges of the text as grammar revision points.

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 cover elements of language, vocabulary, imagery, and grammar in the set text.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

- recognise and translate with confidence all the regular constructions in Greek grammar.
- recognise and act independently on regular, advanced, and irregular Greek structures and grammar.

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

You should have studied Greek for three years and should have completed Classical Greek 5 Lower - module 2, or have equivalent experience. As this course is taught in English, you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English and also take part in class and group discussions on readings. Please look at the rest of the course 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?

Whole class work; translation, grammar instruction, grammatical exercises. Homework: about 2-3 hours per week.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Xenophon's Anabasis. The texts will be confirmed by the tutor at the start of the course.

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

Any of the Ancient Greek 5 courses available in September.