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Confirmation that this version of the module specification has been approved by the School Learning and Teaching Committee:
………………5 th November 2014 ……………….(date)
MODULE SPECIFICATION
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The title of the module: Advanced Ancient Greek Language
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The Department which will be responsible for management of the module: SECL
(Classical and Archaeological Studies)
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The Start Date of the Module: September 2006 (Revised October 2014)
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The number of students expected to take the module: Approximately 5
5 Modules to be withdrawn on the introduction of this proposed module and consultation with other relevant Departments and Faculties regarding the withdrawal
No units are to be withdrawn.
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The level of the module: [H]
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The number of credits which the module represents: 30
8 Which terms the module is to be taught in: Autumn and Spring
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Prerequisite and co-requisite modules Intermediate Greekor an equivalent qualification.
10 The programmes of study to which the module contributes:
BA Classical & Archaeological Studies, BA Ancient History, MA Ancient History (also postgraduate research programmes). Also available as a wild module to students in the
Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
1. show a knowledge of advanced grammar and syntax for reading ancient Greek
2. prose. show a systematic knowledge of grammatical terms and inflection systems for
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4. reading ancient Greek prose. translate unadapted unseen passages from ancient Greek prose authors into fluent
English using appropriate reference works and other translation tools. read prepared passages from ancient Greek prose texts and comment on thematic and stylistic points of interest.
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The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes:

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On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
1. apply the methods and techniques that they have learned to review, consolidate, extend
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3. and apply their knowledge and understanding..
Perform sustained critical reading of source material and balance their workload. analyse complex data, selecting and synthesising valuable information. communicate linguistic and literary concepts to a specialist audience. 4.
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A synopsis of the curriculum:
Students will practice grammatical work to maintain their familiarity with Ancient Greek grammar and syntax, but the main emphasis of their studies will be on prepared and unseen translation. Students will follow a graded programme of suitable Ancient Greek prose authors.
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Indicative Reading List:
Antrich, J and Usher, S (eds.) 1978. Xenophon, The Persian Expedition . London; Bristol
Classical Press
Goodwin, W. 2002. Greek Grammar . London: Bristol Classical Press
Horrocks, G. 2014.
Greek; A History of the Language and its Speakers . Chichester:
Blackwell
15 Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes
Three hours per week for 20 weeks, the first two hours to be devoted to study of a prepared text, the third to unseen translation. (The teacher will vary the proportions according to the needs of the students.)
Total contact hours: 60
Total study hours: 300
Teaching is directly based on the texts and study will include grammatical analysis. New grammar and vocabulary will be explained and ground already covered reinforced by explanation and example and practice in class. Students will be encouraged to review work covered each week in their own study time and discuss with the teacher any difficulties that may arise.
Learning and Teaching method S.L.O. G.L.O.
Reading-discussion classes (40 hrs, 2 per wk): sessions concerned both with prepared and unseen translation (including analytical discussion and commentary), plus opportunity to obtain feedback on translation prepared between classes
Individual practice work following the classes
Unseen classes (20 hrs, 1 per week): sessions concerned with unseen translation practice (including analytical discussion and commentary), plus opportunity to obtain feedback on unseen translation prepared between the meetings
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Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes
50% coursework: 1 assessment test per term (25% each)
Each test is taken in-class, lasting for 1 hour. They will comprise a mixture of seen and unseen texts

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50% examination (3 hours) at the end of the module, in which students demonstrate their new competences in understanding and translating Ancient Greek.
Assessment method S.L.O. G.L.O.
2 assessment tests
End of term examination
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17 Implications for learning resources, including staff, library, IT and space
Relevant resources will be accessible through the university library.
18 A statement confirming that, as far as can be reasonably anticipated, the curriculum, learning and teaching methods and forms of assessment do not present any non-justifiable disadvantage to students with disabilities
As far as can reasonably be anticipated the module will not present any non-justifiable disadvantage to students with disabilities. The method of assessment will favour any students who are dyslexic insofar as, while there will be a component of work in timed examination conditions, such students will be asked to indicate on their assessed work that they are dyslexic so that this can be taken into account in the assessment of the work. If any student requires wheelchair access, an appropriate teaching room will be obtained.
Students who are visually-impaired or hearing-impaired will have appropriate specific provision made for them.