GRKA3600 - Advanced Greek

Semester 1, 2013  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Peter James Wilson
Phone: +61 2 9351 3249
Email: peter.wilson@sydney.edu.au

Description

This unit offers advanced study and practice in the literary language of ancient Greek. Reading and translation skills will be honed by weekly language classes and the translation of unseen passages; exercises in Greek composition will further develop knowledge and appreciation of literary Greek. The unit will also involve the close reading and analysis of classic works of Greek prose and/or poetry, paying close attention to style and diction, and to literary and narrrative technique.

Assessments

2250wd-equivalent weekly assignments (45%), 2250wd-equivalent weekly tests (45%), class participation (10%)

Classes

3x1-hr seminars/week

Prerequisites

GRKA2601

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