Modules
Classical Language and Texts: Greek II (CLAM202)
Staff | Dr David Leith - Lecturer |
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Credit Value | 30 |
ECTS Value | 15 |
NQF Level | 7 |
Pre-requisites | GCSE Greek or equivalent. |
Co-requisites | None |
Duration of Module | Term 1: 11 weeks; Term 2: 11 weeks; |
Module aims
- To prepare you to read unadapted Greek texts.
ILO: Module-specific skills
- 1. Demonstrate a solid grounding in Greek grammar and syntax, and an expanded vocabulary
- 2. Demonstrate analytical skills and be able to translate extended unprepared and set passages from Greek into English, answering questions about specific linguistic forms which appear in them
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
- 3. Achieve reasonable fluency in a variety of texts in a foreign non-spoken language
ILO: Personal and key skills
- 4. Demonstrate the ability to follow linguistic structures in a foreign language in order to gain independent understanding
Syllabus plan
Whilst the content may vary from year to year, it is envisioned that there will be three language classes per week.. The study of language and literature will be integrated progressively with greater emphasis in the first weeks on developing grammar and syntax. Set texts will be chosen from various authors of both prose and poetry, from the Cambridge Greek Anthology and other books.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
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66 | 234 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
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Scheduled learning and teaching | 66 | 3 x 1 hour seminar per week |
Guided independent study | 234 | Independant study |
Formative assessment
Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Language exercises | Weekly | 1-4 | Oral feedback |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
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0 | 100 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Language tests (five) | 50 | 1 hour each. Test 1: 6%, Test 2: 8%, Test 3: 10%, Test 4: 12%, Test 5: 14% | 1-4 | Mark and written feedback |
Final test (Term One) | 25 | 1 hour | 1-4 | Mark and written feedback |
Final test (Term Two) | 25 | 1 hour | 1-4 | Mark and written feedback |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
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In-class tests | Tests | 1-4 | Referral/Deferral period |
Final tests | Final tests | 1-4 | Referral/Deferral period |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 50%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of referral will be capped at 50%.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- L.A. Wilding, Greek for Beginners
- Abbott and Mansfield, Primer of Greek Grammar
- North and Hillard, Greek Prose Composition
- JACT A Greek Anthology
Module has an active ELE page?
Yes
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
Available as distance learning?
No
Origin date
23/02/2017
Last revision date
21/09/2023
Key words search
Classics, Greek, Language