GRKA2620 - Reading Greek 1

Semester 1, 2011  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Robert Cowan
Phone: +61 2 9351 7210
Email: bob.cowan@sydney.edu.au

Description

This unit is designed for senior students who wish to begin the study of ancient Greek. It provides the essential linguistic foundation to the study of Greek literature, philosophy, culture, and history. It is meant for students with no previous acquaintance with ancient Greek. The unit is valuable for all students interested in all aspects of European history, archaeology, language, literature and philosophy.

Assessments

weekly assignments (30%), weekly quizzes (30%) and 1x2 hour exam (40%)

Textbooks

Mastronarde D. Introduction to Attic Greek. University of California Press 1993

Classes

3x1 hour lectures and 1x1 hour tutorial per week

Prohibitions

GRKA1600, GRKA1001, GRKA2611

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