Course syllabus

ANCHIST 739A: Greek Language (Higher)

SEMESTER 1, 2018

15 points

 
Course Convenor: 

Dougal Blyth - dougal.blyth@auckland.ac.nz

Course delivery format:

Three lectures + tutorial/wk (Semester 1 only)

(Timetable and room details can be viewed on Student Services Online)

 Summary of Course Description:              

We will study Reading Greek, Sections 12-17, continuing the survey of Greek grammar, and reading in the RG Text volume increasingly less adapted versions of two famous fourth century BC speeches, Against Neaira and Demosthenes 47 (Against Mnesiboulos and Euergos), concentrating on developing the ability to translate Greek into English, understand the grammatical construction of the Greek, and comment on matters of significance in the text.

Course outcomes:

The aim of this course is to develop the ability for Ancient History students to read, interpret and comment intelligently upon relevant source material in Greek.  This includes developing the ability to understand scholarly discussion of the meaning of Greek terms and phrases involving analysis and interpretation of their grammar and syntax.

Assessment Summary:

Assignments 25% (best five of seven 20% total; worst two 5%);

Research Essay (due 1st June) 25%;

Final Test (in June) 50%.

Prescribed Texts:

The set text is Reading Greek (Cambridge, 2^nd ed. 2007), which consists of two separate volumes: (1) Text and Vocabulary and (2) Grammar and Exercises.

Workload and deadlines for submission of coursework:           

The University of Auckland's expectation is that graduate students spend at least 10 hours per week on a 15-point course, including time in class and personal study. Students should manage their academic workload and other commitments accordingly. Deadlines for coursework are set by course convenors and will be advertised in course material. You should submit your work on time. In extreme circumstances, such as illness, you may seek an extension but you may be required to provide supporting information before the assignment is due. Late assignments without a pre-approved extension may be penalised by loss of marks – check course information for details.