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CLAS234-13S1 (C) Semester One 2013
Intermediate Greek Authors 1

30 points, 0.2500 EFTS
18 Feb 2013 - 23 Jun 2013
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Description

A study of selected Greek texts and unseen passages, with emphasis on the development of knowledge of the language.

CLAS234 builds on what students have achieved in CLAS135 to deepen understanding of the Classical Greek language and culture as well as to broaden knowledge of Greek literature and history.  This course is divided into two parts. The first term is spent working through the remaining sections of the Reading Greek Text and Grammar Books. The second term is spent reading a set text and, if time permits, some unseen passages may also be introduced.

In this course we will read selections from Herodotus with attention to close textual readings and specific reference to the historical and cultural context of the ‘Histories’. Each reading session aims not only to clarify the text in terms of its linguistic components, but also to encourage appreciation and discussion of its literary qualities and historical merit, and its appeal to ancient (as well as modern) sensibilities.

Pre-requisites

CLAS131 or CLAS135. Students without the prerequisite but with previous experience in the language may be admitted to the course at the discretion of the Programme Coordinator.

Restrictions

CLAS231

Timetable

Lectures
Streams Day Time Where Notes
Stream 01 Monday 11:00am-12:00pm Logie 301 18 Feb - 31 Mar,
22 Apr - 2 Jun
Wednesday 12:00pm-1:00pm Rutherford 536 18 Feb - 31 Mar,
22 Apr - 2 Jun
Friday 11:00am-12:00pm Rutherford 536 18 Feb - 24 Mar,
22 Apr - 2 Jun

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Graham Zanker

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Essay 1 20%
Exam 60%
Test 1 20%

Examination and Formal Tests

Exam Friday 14 Jun 2013 9:30am-12:30pm  

Textbooks

The Intellectual Revolution (JACT): Selections from Plato plus unseen passages of Greek to be supplied by the department.

Fees

Domestic fee $1,288.00
International fee $5,600.00


For further information see School of Humanities.

All CLAS234 Occurrences

  • CLAS234-13S1 (C) Semester One 2013
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