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GK1002   Greek Literature for Beginners

Academic year(s): 2023-2024

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 7

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: 10.00 am

This module is designed to follow on from GK1001. As such, GK1002 comprises language classes intended to supplement the topics covered in semester 1 and to prepare students for the challenge of reading and interpreting Greek literature.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Students without GK1001 must be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge of Greek.

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take GK1006

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 4 classes

Scheduled learning hours: 44

Guided independent study hours: 156

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%.

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 50%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 50%

Re-assessment: 3-hour Written Examination = 100%

Intended learning outcomes

  • Recall and explain the form and function of advanced components of the Greek language
  • Understand advanced syntactic and grammatical concepts
  • Demonstrate expertise and skills in translating difficult individual sentences and short passages of Greek into English
  • Demonstrate expertise and skills in translating difficult individual sentences of English into Greek
  • Formulate advanced Greek sentences in written and oral form