GRK20140 Intermediate Greek

Academic Year 2024/2025

This module is the third stage of an introduction to the ancient Greek language. Students are expected to have taken GRK10090 Greek Language I and GRK10100 Greek Language II, or equivalent. The textbooks are Reading Greek, 2nd edition (2 vols) and A Greek Anthology (both published by Cambridge University Press). The module will complete and revise Reading Greek, starting from section 16, and then move on to reading selected passages from the anthology. Students will be expected to prepare a portion of the text for each class and be able to translate and discuss it. They will also be introduced to the grammar for each section, and do exercises on it.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to - Translate passages of prepared text with confidence and accuracy - - Manage a Greek vocabulary - Identify and analyse declensions of all nouns and adjectives - Conjugate all tenses of regular and irregular verbs - Solve complex grammatical exercises.

Indicative Module Content:

There will be three classes per week, which will progress through Reading Greek, starting from section 16, before moving on to reading selected passages from the anthology. Students will be expected to prepare passages for translation, revise grammar, and do exercises from the textbook as homework.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Small Group

33
Specified Learning Activities

167
Total

200
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module is delivered in small classes, typically of 2-3 students. In the first portion of the module students will revise and complete Reading Greek, starting from section 16. Once the new grammar is completed they will read passages from Plato, Herodotus, and Homer in sections 18-20 before moving on to unadapted Greek texts selected from the JACT anthology. Students are expected to come to class having revised key grammar lessons and vocabulary, and be prepared to translate and comment on any set texts assigned. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Students are expected to have passed GRK10090 Greek Language I and GRK10100 Greek Language II, or equivalent.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
GRK20120 - Intermediate Greek 1, GRK20130 - Intermediate Greek 2


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Exam (In-person): 50-minute class test (grammar and syntax) n/a Graded No

30
Exam (In-person): 2-hour end-of-trimester exam (translation, grammar, and syntax) n/a Graded No

50
Exam (In-person): 50-minute class test (grammar and syntax) n/a Graded No

20

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback on the two class tests will be delivered to students within 20 working days. Feedback on the exam will be available from the module co-ordinator on request.

Joint Association of Classical Teachers Greek Course (published by Cambridge University Press)

1) Reading Greek (2nd edition, two volumes)
2) A Greek Anthology
Name Role
Professor Michael Lloyd Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Suzanne Lynch Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Bridget Martin Lecturer / Co-Lecturer