CLAS234-09S1 (C) Semester One 2009

Intermediate Greek Authors 1

22 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 23 February 2009
End Date: Sunday, 28 June 2009
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 8 March 2009
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 24 May 2009

Description

A study of selected Greek texts and unseen passages, with emphasis on the development of knowledge of the language.

CLAS234 builds on what students have achieved in CLAS135 to deepen understanding of the Classical Greek language and culture as well as to broaden knowledge of Greek literature and history.  This course is divided into two parts. The first term is spent working through the remaining sections of the Reading Greek Text and Grammar Books. The second term is spent reading a set text and, if time permits, some unseen passages may also be introduced.

In this course we will read selections from Herodotus with attention to close textual readings and specific reference to the historical and cultural context of the ‘Histories’. Each reading session aims not only to clarify the text in terms of its linguistic components, but also to encourage appreciation and discussion of its literary qualities and historical merit, and its appeal to ancient (as well as modern) sensibilities.

Prerequisites

CLAS131 or CLAS135. Students without this prerequisite by with previous experience in the language may be admitted to the course at the discretion of the Programme Director.

Restrictions

CLAS231

Course Coordinator

Gary Morrison

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Essay 40%
Final Exam 30%
Test 30%


Essay of 2000-2500 words (40%)
Test on unseen Greek (30%)
Final Exam on Platonic texts (30%)

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $782.00

International fee $3,263.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Humanities .

All CLAS234 Occurrences

  • CLAS234-09S1 (C) Semester One 2009