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GRK10090

Academic Year 2024/2025

Greek Language I (GRK10090)

Subject:
Greek
College:
Arts & Humanities
School:
Classics
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Dr Bridget Martin
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module is the first stage of an introduction to ancient Greek which is designed for complete beginners. The textbook is Reading Greek (2nd edition, 2 vols., Cambridge University Press). Students read adapted Greek from the start, as well as doing language exercises. The module also provides an introduction to ancient Greek culture, especially 5th- and 4th-century Athens.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:

* manage a basic Greek vocabulary;
* identify and analyse declensions of regular nouns and adjectives;
* conjugate tenses of regular verbs;
* translate simple passages of adapted Greek, both prepared and unprepared;
* solve grammatical transformation exercises.

Indicative Module Content:

This module is the first stage of an introduction to ancient Greek which is designed for complete beginners. The textbook is Reading Greek (2nd edition, 2 vols., Cambridge University Press). Students read adapted Greek from the start, as well as doing language exercises. The module will cover approximately sections 1-6 of the textbook. The module also provides an introduction to ancient Greek culture, especially 5th- and 4th-century Athens.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

156

Lectures

22

Tutorial

22

Total

200


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module is taught entirely face to face on campus.

There are four classes per week throughout the autumn trimester. Students will be expected to translate in class, and the lecturer will explain grammar and syntax. It is important that students prepare well for each class, and do the prescribed written exercises.

This module is red on the Arts and Humanities traffic-light system for the use of generative AI technology. This means you must not use generative AI technology for any purpose in your assignments.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Exclusions:

This module is intended for complete beginners, and should not be taken by students who have studied ancient Greek for more than one semester or equivalent. Students who are not complete beginners should contact the module co-ordinator before registering.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
GRC40220 - Beginners' Greek for Grads 1, GRK10110 - Ancient Greek Language Begin 1


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): In-class test (50 minutes) on grammar, syntax and translation. Week 6 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
40
No
Exam (In-person): In-class test (50 minutes) on translation, grammar and syntax. Week 12 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
40
No
Assignment(Including Essay): Four pieces of continuous assessment. Week 3, Week 5, Week 8, Week 10 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
20
No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will be provided with written feedback through Brightspace for class tests and other written exercises.

Name Role
Professor Michael Lloyd Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Fri 12:00 - 12:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 15:00 - 15:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 Mon 16:00 - 16:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Tues 14:00 - 14:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Wed 14:00 - 14:50