Description
Teaching Delivery: This module is taught over a single term (usually term 1) in 20 x 1 hour classes and 20 x 1 hour PGTA-led seminars.
Content: A study of Classical Greek language and literature, involving the reading and translation into English of a prose or verse set text, and its grammatical analysis and literary criticism, and the further consolidation and development of students' knowledge of Classical Greek language, through the study of syntax and the reading of a range of passages from Classical Greek texts. The module is designed for those who already have a good A-level knowledge of the language or have passed Intermediate Greek B. It prepares students for studying whole works in the original language and therefore provides a step towards our higher-level Greek literature courses taught in the original.Ìý
The module consists of three elements: (i) the reading of sections of Classical Greek prose or verse which students prepare in advance and read in class. Classes also provide an opportunity to consider grammatical issues and to discuss issues of literary significance; (ii) the consolidation of the principles of Greek language and syntax; and (iii) practice in reading and translating passages from Greek texts.
We will read:
Term 1: Lysias, Selected Speeches
Term 2:ÌýEuripides, Medea
Skills: In addition to improving their skills at reading and writing ancient Greek, this module offers students the opportunity to develop their skills at linguistic and literary analysis and criticism.
Required texts:
Edwards, M.J. (ed.), Lysias, Five Speeches: 1, 12, 19, 22, 30 (1999, Bristol Classical Press) – Term 1
D.J. Mastronarde (ed.) Euripides, Medea (2002, Cambridge) – Term 2
Guidance as to recommended textbooks on Greek grammar will be issued before the beginning of term 1.
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This module may be taken as 30 credits (two texts) or as 15 credits (one text, GREK0009). Students taking the module as 15 credits are expected to take it in the first term. Starting the module in the second term may be approved only with explicit permission from the Departmental Tutor.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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