University of St Andrews

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%.


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