This programme is aimed at students who want to learn ancient Greek either as beginners or at a more advanced level. Students have the opportunity to read the works of such authors as Homer, Herodotus, and Plato in the original language. Greek language and literature are not only fascinating in themselves, but are also basic to an understanding of later European culture. The programme stresses the relationship between language study and understanding ancient Greek civilization as a whole, so that even the beginners’ course comprises not only language exercises but also reading adapted Greek texts which deal with interesting moral and historical issues. Students have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of ancient Greece by taking selected modules from the Greek and Roman Civilization programme as options. The study of a language which is no longer spoken is especially valuable in developing skills of logical analysis and reasoning. Greek is taught in small classes, requiring intensive student participation at every stage. Assessment is mostly by in-class tests which offer students continuous feedback on their progress.
- School
- School of Classics
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Level
- Undergraduate
- NFQ Level
- Award
- Bachelor of Arts
- Mode of Delivery
- On Campus
- Programme Director
- Professor Michael Lloyd
- Overall Programme Credits:
- Programme Credits:
- Stage 1
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 1
Core/Option: 55 Electives: 5
Stage 2
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 3
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 3
Core/Option: 60 Electives: 0
Stage 4
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10 - Major/Minor Core & Option Credits:
- Stage 2: 25
Stage 3: 25
Stage 4: 25
Curricular information is subject to change.
2 - give analytical and well-informed answers to advanced questions about Greek grammar and syntax
3 - translate Greek prose and verse texts into idiomatic English with confidence and accuracy
4 - analyse and interpret important examples of literary, historical, and philosophical Greek texts
5 - demonstrate a critical understanding of diverse academic viewpoints on the interpretation and evaluation of Greek texts
6 - analyse the values and achievements of ancient Greece, and articulate their relevance to later historical periods and cultures
7 - work independently, manage their own workload, take responsibility for submitting assignments on time, and understand the importance of good timekeeping
8 - deliver oral presentations clearly and confidently, and engage constructively in group discussions
Stage 2
Students must register to three Stage 2 core modules and select one Level 2 option module.
Stage 3
Students must register to their four Stage 3 core modules and select one Stage 3 option module.
Stage 4
Students must register to their four final stage core modules and select one final stage option module.
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
Trimester | Credits | |||
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Stage 2 Core Modules |
GRK20140 | Intermediate Greek | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
GRK20110 | Greek Texts: Plato | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
GRK30090 | Greek Texts: Euripides | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A)1 of: Students should select one module. |
GRC20010 | Alexander and his Successors | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A)1 of: Students should select one module. |
GRC20290 | The Comedies of Aristophanes | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A)1 of: Students should select one module. |
GRC20230 | Heracles the Hero | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A)1 of: Students should select one module. |
GRC20270 | The Athenian Empire | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
GRK30020 | Greek Texts: Thucydides | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
GRK30060 | Greek Texts: Aeschylus | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
GRK30100 | Greek Texts: Herodotus | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
GRK30110 | Greek Texts: Epic | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A)1 of: Students should select one module. |
GRC20010 | Alexander and his Successors | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A)1 of: Students should select one module. |
GRC20290 | The Comedies of Aristophanes | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A)1 of: Students should select one module. |
GRC30070 | Family Life in Ancient Greece | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A)1 of: Students should select one module. |
GRC30290 | Magic in the Ancient World | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A)1 of: Students should select one module. |
GRC20270 | The Athenian Empire | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A)1 of: Students should select one module. |
GRC30080 | The Oedipus Myth | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A)1 of: Students should select one module. |
GRC30320 | Classics in Popular Culture | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A)1 of: Students should select one module. |
GRC30330 | Death and the Afterlife in the Ancient World | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
GRK30020 | Greek Texts: Thucydides | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
GRK30060 | Greek Texts: Aeschylus | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
GRK30100 | Greek Texts: Herodotus | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
GRK30110 | Greek Texts: Epic | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)1 of: Students should select one module. |
GRC20010 | Alexander and his Successors | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)1 of: Students should select one module. |
GRC20290 | The Comedies of Aristophanes | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)1 of: Students should select one module. |
GRC30070 | Family Life in Ancient Greece | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)1 of: Students should select one module. |
GRC30290 | Magic in the Ancient World | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)1 of: Students should select one module. |
GRC20270 | The Athenian Empire | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)1 of: Students should select one module. |
GRC30080 | The Oedipus Myth | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)1 of: Students should select one module. |
GRC30320 | Classics in Popular Culture | Spring | 5 |
Module Weighting Info
Award | GPA | ||||
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Programme | Module Weightings | Rule Description | Description | ||
BHACS001 | Stage 3 - 50.00% Stage 2 - 50.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
|||
Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
|||
Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |
|||
BHACS011 | Stage 4 - 50.00% Stage 2 - 50.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
|||
Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
|||
Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |
|||
BHACS023 | Stage 3 - 70.00% Stage 2 - 30.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
|||
Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
|||
Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |