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Students should note that all of the modules below may not be available to them. International visiting students should consult the International Education Office regarding selection of modules. Undergraduate students should refer to the relevant section of the UCC Undergraduate Calendar for their programme requirements. Postgraduate students should refer to the relevant section of the UCC Postgraduate Calendar for their programme requirements. |
GK1001 Beginners' Ancient Greek
Credit Weighting: 15
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Min 1, Max 15.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 96 x 1hr(s) Lectures.
Module Co-ordinator: Ms Vicky Janssens, Department of Classics.
Lecturer(s): Ms Vicky Janssens, Department of Classics.
Module Objective: To teach basic grammar and translation skills in Greek.
Module Content: Basic Greek grammar
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Recognise and classify the principal elements of Ancient Greek grammar and syntax.
· Demonstrate knowledge of basic Greek vocabulary.
· Read and translate a wide range of adapted Greek texts with the aid of a dictionary.
· Understand and illustrate the influence of Greek on English and other modern languages.
Assessment: Total Marks 300: End of Year Written Examination 150 marks; Continuous Assessment 150 marks (4 In-class tests 30 marks each; class work 30 marks).
Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 3 hr(s) paper(s).
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 3 hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn. Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students who have failed or not sat the in-class tests will be required to sit a further 2hr in-class test in August).
Credit Weighting: 5
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.
No. of Students: Min 1, Max 15.
Pre-requisite(s): GK1001 or equivalent
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.
Module Co-ordinator: Dr David Woods, Department of Classics.
Lecturer(s): Ms Vicky Janssens, Department of Classics.
Module Objective: To complete the study of Greek morphology and syntax.
Module Content: Reading Greek Sections 12-19
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Classify and identify the principal elements of the morphology of Attic Greek.
· Identify and describe the main constructions in the syntax of Attic Greek.
· Combine the above elements in order to translate sentences from English into Greek.
· Analyse the structure of and translate sentences and continuous passages from Greek into English.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 100 marks.
Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn.
Credit Weighting: 5
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.
No. of Students: Min 6, Max 15.
Pre-requisite(s): GK1001 or equivalent
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.
Module Co-ordinator: Dr David Woods, Department of Classics.
Lecturer(s): Ms Vicky Janssens, Department of Classics.
Module Objective: To consolidate and develop knowledge of Greek through the reading of the New Testament in Greek.
Module Content: Selected readings from the New Testament.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Consolidate knowledge of the grammatical structures of Ancient Greek.
· .Recognise the morphology of basic Greek verbs.
· .Translate simple Greek texts with the aid of a dictionary.
· Identify the distinctive features of New Testament Greek.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 100 marks.
Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn.
Credit Weighting: 5
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.
No. of Students: Min 1, Max 15.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Konstantin Doulamis, Department of Classics.
Lecturer(s): Dr David Woods, Department of Classics.
Module Objective: Introduction to the reading of Plato's philosophy, with special emphasis on Platonic dialogues about love and knowledge.
Module Content: Reading, translation and discussion of selected texts. Reading of a prescribed text outside class.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Read, understand, and translate Platonic works with the help of a dictionary and commentary.
· Understand and analyse features of style specific to the genre of philosophical writing.
· Describe in general terms Plato's importance in the history of philosophical thought.
· Discuss aspects of Platonic thought in writing (on set topics).
Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 80 marks; Continuous Assessment 20 marks (1 x 1,500 word essay).
Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40% Students must obtain a pass mark in the question set on the text prescribed for reading outside the class.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn. Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students who have failed or not written the Continuous Assessment must submit a new piece of work by the 2nd week of August as prescribed by the Department).
Credit Weighting: 5
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.
No. of Students: Min 1, Max 15.
Pre-requisite(s): GK1001 and GK2003 or equivalent.
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Konstantin Doulamis, Department of Classics.
Lecturer(s): Dr David Woods, Department of Classics.
Module Objective: Introduction to the history, language and context of Greek rhetoric.
Module Content: Reading, translation and discussion of selected speeches by Lysias. Reading of a prescribed text outside class.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Read, understand, and translate works of Lysias with the help of a dictionary and commentary.
· Understand and analyse features of Lysias' style.
· Describe in general terms the importance of Lysias for the study of Greek Oratory.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 80 marks; Continuous Assessment 20 marks (essay).
Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40% Students must obtain a pass mark in the question set on the text prescribed for reading outside the class.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn. Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students who have failed or not written the Continuous Assessment must submit a new piece of work by the 2nd week of August, as prescribed by the Department).
Credit Weighting: 15
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Min 5, Max 15.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 96 x 1hr(s) Lectures.
Module Co-ordinator: Dr David Woods, Department of Classics.
Lecturer(s): Ms Vicky Janssens, Department of Classics.
Module Objective: To teach basic grammar and translation skills in Greek.
Module Content: Basic Greek grammar.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Recognise and classify the principal elements of Ancient Greek grammar and syntax.
· Demonstrate knowledge of basic Greek vocabulary.
· Read and translate a wide range of adapted Greek texts with the aid of a dictionary.
· Understand and illustrate the influence of Greek on English and other modern languages.
Assessment: Total Marks 300: End of Year Written Examination 150 marks; Continuous Assessment 150 marks (4 In-class tests 30 marks each; class work 30 marks).
Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 3 hr(s) paper(s).
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 3 hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn. Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students who have failed or not sat the in-class tests will be required to sit a further 2hr in-class test in August.).
Credit Weighting: 5
Teaching Period(s): Teaching/Research Period 3. (Summer School).
No. of Students: Min 5, Max 15.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Konstantin Doulamis, Department of Classics.
Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Classics.
Module Objective: To complete the study of Greek morphology and syntax.
Module Content: Sections 13-19 of Reading Greek JACT Greek Course (Cambridge 1978).
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Consolidate their knowledge of the grammatical structures of Classical Greek.
· Consolidate and expand their knowledge of Greek vocabulary.
· Identify the morphology of basic Greek verbs.
· Translate slightly adapted Greek texts with the aid of a dictionary.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (2 x 1hr In-Class Tests 50 marks each).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: No Supplemental Examination.
Credit Weighting: 5
Teaching Period(s): Teaching/Research Period 3. (Summer School).
No. of Students: Min 5, Max 15.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Konstantin Doulamis, Department of Classics.
Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Classics.
Module Objective: To read easy Greek texts.
Module Content: One Greek prose text or one poetic text.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Consolidate and expand their knowledge of Classical Greek grammar, syntax and vocabulary.
· Translate simple, unadapted Greek texts with the aid of a dictionary and commentary.
· Define the work of the authors studied within ancient Greek literature.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 1?hr In-Class Test).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: No Supplemental Examination.
Credit Weighting: 15
Teaching Period(s): Teaching/Research Period 3. (Summer School).
No. of Students: Min 5, Max 15.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: Other (80hrs Lectures/Tutorials).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Konstantin Doulamis, Department of Classics.
Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Classics.
Module Objective: To teach basic ancient Greek morphology and syntax.
Module Content: Sections 1-12 of Reading Greek JACT Greek Course (Cambridge 1978).
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Recognise and classify the principal elements of Classical Greek grammar and syntax.
· Demonstrate knowledge of basic Greek vocabulary.
· Read and translate a wide range of adapted Greek texts with the aid of a glossary.
· Understand and illustrate the influence of Greek on English and other modern languages.
Assessment: Total Marks 300: Continuous Assessment 300 marks (4 x 1hr In-Class Tests 75 marks each).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: No Supplemental Examination.