CL2G3-Ancient Greek 3 (I)
Module Provider: Classics
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites: This module is designed for those students at any level who enter with A level Ancient Greek or equivalent, or who have passed Ancient Greek 2 or equivalent
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2023/4
Module Convenor: Prof Ian Rutherford
Email: i.c.rutherford@reading.ac.uk
Type of module:
Summary module description:
The module aims to enable students to read Ancient Greek authors with some fluency, and to develop a sound competence in grammar, syntax and vocabulary. In addition, students will gain practice in the analysis of the literary texts studied.
Aims:
The module aims to enable students to read Ancient Greek authors with some fluency, and to develop a sound competence in grammar, syntax and vocabulary. In addition, students will gain practice in the analysis of the literary texts studied.
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module it is expected that the student will be able to:
- translate longer unadapted passages from Ancient Greek authors;
- gain a competent knowledge of all the important grammatical forms and structures of Ancient Greek;
- analyse the content of the texts studied.
Additional outcomes:
The module also encourages the development of skills in written communication and work in groups.
Outline content:
The course meets for three hours each week. At least one hour per week will be devoted to review of grammar and syntax. Texts read may include Homer, Euripides, orators.
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
The module is conducted in seminars encouraging participation by students in translation and discussion.
| Autumn | Spring | Summer | |
| Seminars | 30 | 30 | |
| Guided independent study: | 70 | 70 | |
| Total hours by term | 100 | 100 | |
| Total hours for module | 200 |
| Method | Percentage |
| Class test administered by School | 100 |
Summative assessment- Examinations:
Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
Summative assessment will consist of one one-hour test administered in the Department at the beginning of the Spring term (33%) and one two-hour in-class test administered in the second week of Summer term. This will consist of translation, analysis and discussion of prepared texts and an unseen passage (67%).
There will be a revision class in week 1 of Summer term.
Formative assessment methods:
Formative coursework will take the form of tests of knowledge of grammar and the ability to translate, as deemed appropriate.
Penalties for late submission:
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:
- where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
- where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
Assessment requirements for a pass:
40% overall
Reassessment arrangements:
Reassessment in the resit period.
Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
- Required text books: None
- Specialist equipment or materials: None
- Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear: None
- Printing and binding: None
- Computers and devices with a particular specification: None
- Travel, accommodation and subsistence: None
Last updated: 12 October 2023
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