This course continues Elementary Ancient Greek I. At the end of the course you will have an overview of the grammar and a basic vocabulary of c. 2000 words. You will learn how to write simple Greek texts yourself and start to read excerpts of original literature. Specialization on certain classes of texts, e.g. Greek tragedies, is possible.
Code:
GK1006
Name:
ELEMENTARY ANCIENT GREEK II
Discipline:
GK (Greek)
Type:
GE100
Level:
Undergraduate
Credits:
4
Can be taken twice for credit?:
No
Pre-requisites:
GK1005
Co-requisites:
None
Learning Outcomes
- You will be able to understand and read fluently written ancient Greek at the level reached in the textbook. A-students will have mastered the basics of Greek grammar and will be ready to start reading original texts.
- You will continue to enhance your reading and writing skills in English (or French or any other language you know) and increase your academic vocabulary even further.
- You will be able to use the language actively yourself, e.g. by writing easy sentences. This will be part of exercises, but how far you get with it depends on individual interest. Unless you request otherwise, assessment will be based on passive understanding and explicit grammar knowledge, not on active use of the language.
- You will have a passive vocabulary of at least 2000 ancient Greek words, i.e. you will know their meaning and understand them. In addition, you will be able to learn new words effectively and make educated guesses since you have understood the principles of word formation and realized the presence of Greek in English, French and (depending on your language skills) possibly other modern languages.
- You will have a good grasp of the grammar covered in the textbook, and you will also be able to explain the grammar of sentences. You will also be able to use your grammar knowledge to analyse long, complex sentences in order to understand them better, and to self-correct your translations by spotting your typical grammar errors.
- You will further enhance your understanding of grammar and the workings of language in general and complete your revision (or acquisition) of grammar terms. You will thus be able to communicate even more effectively and in a more nuanced way about linguistic features of any text in which you are interested.
- You will improve your language learning skills through intensive experience with explicit and self-directed learning. In particular, you will train to deal with greater complexity and achieve explanatory skills that may prove useful not only when you teach yourself but also when you happen to tutor others.
- If you take a course in this format for the first time: you will enhance your ability to learn actively and independently in general. If you continue from Elementary Ancient Greek I: You will learn to deal with difficulties and disappointment when you realize that this course is even more difficult than the last one
- You will deepen your acquaintance with ancient Greek history and culture, both its alterity and continuity, and encounter further examples of our common inheritance stemming from ancient Greece and beyond. Increasingly, you will begin to see the presence of ancient Greece in our modern cultures and languages.
- You will be able to use the language actively yourself, e.g. by writing easy sentences. This will be part of exercises, but how far you get with it depends on individual interest. Unless you request otherwise, assessment will be based on passive understanding and explicit grammar knowledge, not on active use of the language.
- You will have a passive vocabulary of at least 2000 ancient Greek words, i.e. you will know their meaning and understand them. In addition, you will be able to learn new words effectively and make educated guesses since you have understood the principles of word formation and realized the presence of Greek in English, French and (depending on your language skills) possibly other modern languages.
- You will have a good grasp of the grammar covered in the textbook, and you will also be able to explain the grammar of sentences. You will also be able to use your grammar knowledge to analyse long, complex sentences in order to understand them better, and to self-correct your translations by spotting your typical grammar errors.
- You will further enhance your understanding of grammar and the workings of language in general and complete your revision (or acquisition) of grammar terms. You will thus be able to communicate even more effectively and in a more nuanced way about linguistic features of any text in which you are interested.
- You will improve your language learning skills through intensive experience with explicit and self-directed learning. In particular, you will train to deal with greater complexity and achieve explanatory skills that may prove useful not only when you teach yourself but also when you happen to tutor others.
- If you take a course in this format for the first time: you will enhance your ability to learn actively and independently in general. If you continue from Elementary Ancient Greek I: You will learn to deal with difficulties and disappointment when you realize that this course is even more difficult than the last one
- You will deepen your acquaintance with ancient Greek history and culture, both its alterity and continuity, and encounter further examples of our common inheritance stemming from ancient Greece and beyond. Increasingly, you will begin to see the presence of ancient Greece in our modern cultures and languages.
Offering(s)
| Term | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2019 | GK1006 | ELEMENTARY ANCIENT GREEK II |