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GK1006 Greek Language and Literature 2

SCOTCAT credits:20
Academic year(s):2012/3
Level:
SCQF Level 7
Semester:2
Planned timetable:10.00 am

Set texts for this module, which is designed to follow on from GK1005 and shares the same overall aims as it, will be studied in the original Greek prose and verse. Classes will cover both detailed study of the set texts and linguistic/translation exercises designed to enhance students' knowledge of Greek. Current set texts are a law-court speech by Demosthenes, written for a remarkable criminal trial, and a selection from early Greek elegiac poetry.

Place in programme(s) and relationship to other modules

Optional for all Classical Studies, Classics, Greek Degrees

Pre-requisite(s):GK1005, Higher or A-level Greek or equivalent.
Anti-requisite(s):GK1002
Modules required for:GK2001

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:3 or 4 classes.
Total module hours:
  • Scheduled learning: 38
  • Guided independent study: 162

Assessment pattern

As defined by QAA:
  • Written examinations: 80%
  • Practical examinations: 0%
  • Coursework: 20%
As used by St Andrews:Coursework = 50% (essay, 20%; 3 class tests, 30%), 2-hour Written Examination = 50%

Personnel

Module Co-ordinator:Dr J Coderch
Module Lecturer(s)/Tutor(s):Team taught