CL3G3-Ancient Greek 3

Module Provider: Classics
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:6
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites: This module is designed for those students at any level (C, I or H) who enter with A level Ancient Greek or equivalent, or have completed Ancient Greek 2 or equivalent. This module should only be taken by a Part 3 student who is also taking 20 credits at Part 2.
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 Euripides, orators, Homer. 

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The module is conducted in seminars encouraging participation by students in translation and discussion. 

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	30	30
Guided independent study:
Advance preparation for classes	30	30
Completion of formative assessment tasks	20	20
Revision and preparation	20	20
Total hours by term	100	100	0
Total hours for module	200

Summative Assessment Methods:

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.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
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 reassessment period.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1. Required text books: None


2. Specialist equipment or materials: None


3. Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear: None


4. Printing and binding: None


5. Computers and devices with a particular specification: None


6. Travel, accommodation and subsistence: None

Last updated: 20 September 2023