Unit information: Greek Language Level C1 in 2020/21

Unit name	Greek Language Level C1
Unit code	CLAS22405
Credit points	20
Level of study	I/5
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
Unit director	Dr. Michelakis
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	CLAS12316 Greek Language Level B2
Co-requisites	None
School/department	Department of Classics & Ancient History
Faculty	Faculty of Arts

Description including Unit Aims

This unit aims to extend and further develop skills of independent reading and interpretation of texts in Greek. The texts covered will constitute a representative sample of texts from 2-4 authors, amounting to 700-900 lines. These texts will be studied from the perspective of their generic, thematic or historical inter-relations, as evidenced by close reading of texts, and by consideration of commentaries and secondary literature. Authors covered may include Apollonius, Aristotle, Demosthenes, Homer and the Homeric Hymns, a Hellenistic anthology, Herodotus, Plutarch, Sophocles, or Thucydides.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:

1. demonstrate skills in constructing coherent and relevant critical arguments, in relation to the understanding and appreciation of the texts studied, appropriate to level I/5
2. demonstrate skills in reading, translating and interpreting a Greek text appropriate to language level C1
3. articulate an understanding of current debates about the texts studied, and their historical and cultural significance;
4. display skills in written communication appropriate to language level C1

Teaching Information

This unit will involve a combination of independent investigative activities, long- and short-form lectures, and discussion. Students will be expected to engage with materials and participate on a weekly basis. Feedback will be provided for both formative and summative assessments, and this will be supported by meetings with tutors.

Assessment Information

2,500 word essay (100%). [ILOs 1-4]

Reading and References

Morwood, J. 2001. Oxford Grammar of Classical Greek, Oxford.

Liddell, Henry George and Robert Scott. 1889. An Intermediate Greek-English Lexicon (Oxford) [In lieu of this paper lexicon, you may prefer to purchase a smartphone app.]