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CX120-15 Greek Language 1

Department
Classics & Ancient History
Level
Undergraduate Level 1
Module leader
David Fearn
Credit value
15
Module duration
10 weeks
Assessment
Multiple
Study location
University of Warwick main campus, Coventry
Introductory description

This module offers the opportunity to learn the basics of the classical Greek language and is designed to give students who have little or no previous experience a 'taster' of the language.

Module aims

The module aims to introduce students who have not previously studied Classical Greek to the main elements of the structure of Greek in a logical and systematic way, to provide them with the skills to enable them to read and translate simple ancient Greek with confidence.

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

This module offers the opportunity to learn the basics of the classical Greek language and is designed to give students who have little or no previous experience a 'taster' of the language.
It is suggested that students purchase copies of
J. Taylor Greek to GCSE (book 1);
students might also wish to purchase:
The Cambridge Grammar of Classical Greek' by Evert van Emde Boas et al. (2019)
and

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

  • demonstrate knowledge of the designated vocabulary and grammar
  • have begun to develop proficient translation skills, involving an appreciation of the different linguistic structure of this inflected language
  • have cultivated their capacity for analytical and logical analysis
  • have improved their grasp of English grammar
Indicative reading list

J. Taylor Greek to GCSE Book 1;
The Cambridge Grammar of Classical Greek' by Evert van Emde Boas et al. (2019)

Subject specific skills

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

  • demonstrate knowledge of the designated vocabulary and grammar
  • have begun to develop proficient translation skills, involving an appreciation of the different linguistic structure of this inflected language
  • have cultivated their capacity for analytical and logical analysis
  • have improved their grasp of English grammar
Transferable skills

critical thinking
problem solving
active lifelong learning
communication
information literacy
professionalism

Study time

Type Required
Lectures 9 sessions of 2 hours (12%)
Seminars 9 sessions of 1 hour (6%)
Tutorials 9 sessions of 1 hour (6%)
Private study 84 hours (56%)
Assessment 30 hours (20%)
Total 150 hours
Private study description

Students are expected to do the majority of their work for this module outside classes. Class time will be devoted to introducing new concepts via reading, vocabulary and grammar work, and will be supplemented by tutorial groups. Students are advised that they should reckon on spending an average of at least 2 hours of private study between each class and will also need to spend some time during vacations to consolidate material in preparation for the December exam. Independent learning will typically involve: • written exercises set on topics introduced in the session • vocabulary acquisition • learning new endings and sentence structures • consolidation of recent material.

Costs

Category Description Funded by Cost to student
Books and learning materials

essential course books

Student $20.00

You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.

Assessment group C1
Weighting Study time
Class Test 1 20%

Week 4

Class Test 2 30%

Week 7

December Examination 50% 30 hours

December Exam

Assessment group R1
Weighting Study time
In-person Examination - Resit 100%

Reassessment Exam


  • Answerbook Green (8 page)
Feedback on assessment

1-to-1 feedback with module tutor

Past exam papers for CX120

Courses

This module is Core optional for:

  • Year 1 of UCXA-Q800 BA in Classics
  • Year 1 of UCXA-VV17 Undergraduate Ancient History and Classical Archaeology (Part-Time)
  • Year 1 of UCXA-Q82P Undergraduate Classical Civilisation
  • Year 1 of UPHA-VQ52 Undergraduate Philosophy, Literature and Classics

This module is Optional for:

  • Year 1 of UCXA-VV16 Undergraduate Ancient History and Classical Archaeology
  • Year 1 of UCXA-VV18 Undergraduate Ancient History and Classical Archaeology with Study in Europe
  • Year 1 of UCXA-Q820 Undergraduate Classical Civilisation
  • Year 1 of UCXA-Q821 Undergraduate Classical Civilisation with Study in Europe
  • Year 1 of UPHA-VQ52 Undergraduate Philosophy, Literature and Classics

This module is Core option list C for:

  • Year 1 of UITA-RQ38 Undergraduate Italian and Classics

This module is Option list C for:

  • Year 1 of UCXA-QQ39 Undergraduate English and Classical Civilisation