Ancient Greek 5
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: RG718
- Dates: 03/10/24 - 05/12/24
- Time: 14:00 - 15:30
- Taught: Thu, Daytime
- Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Elena Vacca
Course Code: RG718
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Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
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What is the course about?
The course is designed to improve and deepen your knowledge of Classical Greek grammar, preparing you to read and discuss unadapted texts in future courses.
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 will use Taylor Greek beyond GCSE, Taylor Greek to GCSE Vol. II, Athenaze Vol. I and II and Reading Greek, by Peter Jones and Keith Sidwell (2 volumes). The exact starting point will be confirmed by the tutor on the first session of the course.
Grammar will be accompanied by the reading of texts by Greek authors. Other texts may be suggested by the tutor at the start of the course.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- demonstrate a solid knowledge of grammar
- read and translate Classical Greek texts with fluency and confidence
- appreciate the themes, language and style of the texts read
- have a deeper understanding of the world of ancient Greece.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course is suitable for those who have studied Classical Greek for approximately 3/4 years or have an equivalent knowledge (A Level or first year of a university course). 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 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 and participate in oral classroom activities. Homework will require approx. 2-3 hours per week.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Textbooks:
1- Taylor Greek to GCSE Vol. II (ISBN: 1474255205)
2- Taylor Greek beyond GCSE (ISBN: 978-1-4742-9975-6)
3- Athenaze, vol. II (ISBN: 019060767X)
4- OCR Anthology for Classical Greek GCSE (ISBN:978-147426-548-5)
5- OCR Anthology for Classical Greek AS and A Level: 2024–2026 (ISBN:978-1350156630)
6- “Reading Greek” by the Joint Association of Classical Teachers (Peter Jones and Keith Sidwell, CUP), 2nd edition, 2 volumes:
- Text and Vocabulary (ISBN: 9780521698511)
- Grammar and Exercises (ISBN: 9780521698528).
An e-book version can also be purchased.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Ancient Greek 5 next term.
My name is Elena Giulia, and I was born in Rome. I have always nourished an insatiable curiosity for classical languages (nomen omen!). When I was a child I used to roam around in my city, writing down all the Latin inscriptions of top of churches and buildings, which were patiently translated by my mother, who was a Latin teacher herself. I studied in the Liceo Classico and after that I graduated in the University of Rome “La Sapienza” with a thesis on Latin Satire. I studied in the Vatican City and obtained a degree in Archiving. I moved to Dublin for the following year, obtaining my second MA in Classics, with a work on Classical reception in James Joyce. This inevitably led me to my current field of research. I am in fact a DPhil student in Oxford University, where I am studying Lev Tolstoy and his interests in Classical tragedy. I have been teaching Classical Greek and Latin for 15 years and I have been a tutor in CityLit since 2019. I also work in Oxford University as a Latin instructor for the Outreach programme. I very much enjoy teaching Classical languages and sharing my passion for these ever growing and fascinating subjects!
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.
