HS3345: Greek Historical Texts

School Ancient History
Department Code SHARE
Module Code HS3345
External Subject Code V110
Number of Credits 10
Level L6
Language of Delivery English
Module Leader Professor Stephen Lambert
Semester Autumn Semester
Academic Year 2013/4

Outline Description of Module

Students will study a selection of Greek texts, both historical and epigraphic (to a value of 25 OCT pages) chosen with reference to the Ancient History modules studied in that term. Texts will be chosen from a selection of authors which might include Herodotus, Thucydides, Euripides, Aristophanes, Xenophon, Arrian and Plutarch, and selected inscriptions. Texts will be studied for both grammatical structure, and their importance to historical debates. Classes will involve translation and grammatical comment, as well as discussion of the relevance of the chosen texts to particular periods of history.  METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: Assessment of the course will be in the form of one TWO-HOUR paper: passages will be set from the prescribed tests for translation and comment. [Dictionaries will not be permitted in examinations.] REQUISITES: Prerequisites: HS3423 Reading Greek 1 AND HS3324 Reading Greek 2, passed with a grade of at least 60% (or a good A-level in Ancient Greek, or RT3101 and RT3102 Hellenistic Greek passed with a grade of at least 60%, or equivalent qualification). CONDITIONS: Suitable for students studying at levels Two and Three only, subject to approval by the relevant Board of Studies and restrictions in numbers.

On completion of the module a student should be able to

On successful completion of the module, the student will demonstrate:

·       The ability to read and understand Greek texts of different types and genres

·       The ability to comment on the historical relevance of passages read in the original language.

How the module will be delivered

METHODS OF TEACHING: 10 Classes

How the module will be assessed

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: Assessment of the course will be in the form of one TWO-HOUR paper: passages will be set from the prescribed tests for translation and comment. [Dictionaries will not be permitted in examinations

Assessment Breakdown

Type % Title Duration(hrs)
Exam - Autumn Semester 100 Greek Historical Texts 2

Syllabus content

Students will study a selection of Greek texts, both historical and epigraphic (to a value of 25 OCT pages) chosen with reference to the Ancient History modules studied in that term. Texts will be chosen from a selection of authors which might include Herodotus, Thucydides, Euripides, Aristophanes, Xenophon, Arrian and Plutarch, and selected inscriptions. Texts will be studied for both grammatical structure, and their importance to historical debates. Classes will involve translation and grammatical comment, as well as discussion of the relevance of the chosen texts to particular periods of history

 


Copyright Cardiff University. Registered charity no. 1136855