ATS2750 · Intermediate Ancient Greek

Overview

In this unit, you will deepen your knowledge of the ancient Greek language. This consolidates and extends the knowledge of ancient Greek acquired in ATS2748 - Introduction to Ancient Greek. You will make further progress in your understanding of ancient Greek grammar and syntax and acquire an extensive vocabulary. Emphasis is also placed on ancient Greek dialects and you are introduced to major dialects, especially Homeric, Ionic, and Koine Greek. You will read lightly edited and original Greek literature, drawing especially on Aristophanes, Plato, Homer, and the Greek New Testament.

Areas of study: Archaeology and ancient history

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Read and analyse a wide variety of texts in ancient Greek;
2. Demonstrate a solid knowledge of ancient Greek grammar and syntax;
3. Distinguish the features of major Greek dialects and important conventions of poetry and prose in ancient Greek literature.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.