Undergraduate Course: Greek 1C (GREE08005)
Course Outline
| School | School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Greek |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course offers more advanced students the opportunity to consolidate their knowledge of the morphology and syntax of Classical Greek, to improve their skills in reading original Greek texts, and to develop their understanding of the interpretation of Greek authors. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | SCE Higher or A-level or equivalent in Classical Greek.
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| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: 14 |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
15/09/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 44,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 10,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
140 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
60 %,
Coursework
40 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Greek 1C | 2:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | Greek 1C | 2:00 | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students should be able to demonstrate in written examinations, in coursework, and in class discussion:-
- a good understanding of Greek grammar and syntax;
- solid skills in translating and understanding Greek literary texts;
- a more developed awareness of critical and interpretative issues raised by those texts. |
Assessment Information
Language work (20%);
essay (20%);
one (2-hour) degree exam paper - 60%. |
Special Arrangements
| This course is divided into two halves of five weeks each, with a guided reading week between them to allow for consolidation and for preparation for the second half of the course. |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords | Greek 1C |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Emily Kneebone
Tel: (0131 6)50 3852
Email: |
Course secretary | Ms Amanda Campbell
Tel: (0131 6)50 3580
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