Ancient Greek 5
Time: 19:40 - 21:10
Location: Online
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
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- Course Code: RG306
- Dates: 20/01/25 - 24/03/25
- Time: 19:40 - 21:10
- Taught: Mon, Evening
- Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Sean Gabb
Course Code: RG306
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Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
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What is the course about?
The course is designed to deepening and extending your knowledge and appreciation of Ancient Greek authors in the original language, whilst also revising some grammar.
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?
The authors and texts will be agreed with the students and will be included here before the start of the course. The tutor will be able to suggest texts and editions.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- read and translate unadapted Greek texts with confidence and enjoyment
- demonstrate an extensive knowledge of the authors’ vocabulary and style
- appreciate some of the themes and language used in the works
- demonstrate improved knowledge of Ancient Greek grammar
- have a deeper understanding of the world of ancient Greece.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You should have studied Ancient Greek for at least 5 years or have an equivalent advanced knowledge. As this 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 combines whole-class discussion work with pair and group work. Depending on students’ wish, grammar instructions and exercises may also be given. Each week students will be assigned passages to prepare and translate at home prior to each class. Students are expected to do a couple of hours’ homework per week and participate in oral classroom activities.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
The texts will be confirmed before the start of the course.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Another advanced Ancient Greek class.
Sean has been teaching Greek and Latin and History for a long time. He has taught in England, America, Europe, and Asia. After all this, he is still as much in love with the Ancient World as, when he was seven, he first stumbled across a retelling of the Iliad and Odyssey. In addition, he has written more than forty books, and is generally reckoned rather a good second-rate novelist.
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.