Course: Old Greek 6 - Reading

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Course title Old Greek 6 - Reading
Course code KFR/BGRE6
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Dudziková Markéta, Mgr. et Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Ptáčková Kateřina, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The course builds on previous courses (knowledge of basic Greek morphology and syntax is assumed). The aim of the course is to consolidate knowledge of ancient Greek grammar and vocabulary and to improve reading skills in continuous Greek texts. Texts for reading will be provided to students during the seminar.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Skills training
  • Preparation for a partial test - 30 hours per semester
  • Contact teaching - 26 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 44 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an exam - 50 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Greek reading (prior knowledge of Greek morphology and syntax is assumed). The course will focus on reading Greek texts, primarily philosophical ones. In justified cases, some more complicated grammatical phenomena will also be discussed. The aim of the course is for students to learn how to work with longer, unfamiliar Greek texts.
The aim of the course is to provide philosophy students with basic training that will enable them to work with original texts (learning the basics of ancient Greek grammar, vocabulary, etc.).
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination

Active participation and passing an exam consisting of a written and oral part (reading a prepared text).
Recommended literature
  • Horáček, F. - Chlup, R. Učebnice klasické řečtiny. Praha, 2012.
  • Liddell, Henry George. An intermediate Greek-English lexicon . Oxford: Benediction Classics, 2010. ISBN 978-1-84902-626-0.
  • NIEDERLE, J.; NIEDERLE, V., VARCL, L. Mluvnice jazyka řeckého.. Praha, 1998.


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