Greek IIIB- Language structures: reflective approach and translation (advanced level)

Teacher(s)

Mathys Audrey;

Language

French

Prerequisites

LGLOR1270 Greek II

The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.

Main themes

In-depth study of classical Greek grammar, mainly syntax, with a linguistic approach (origin and evolution of the structures of the language).
Both Level III courses (A and B) will cover a selection of chapters related to the syntax of the simple and complex sentence.
In addition, the student will learn additional vocabulary and translate short texts (versions) and long texts (cursive).

Content

Systematic study of classical Greek grammar (with emphasis on syntax).
This course will cover the following topics (the list is not exhaustive):
- Syntax of moods and tenses;
- Case syntax;
- Complement clauses;
- Word order and information structure.
In parallel, students will read independently two or three Greek texts (cursive readings).
Exercise sessions will include revisions in morphology and vocabulary, exercises on the grammatical topics covered in class and translations from Greek into French and from French into Greek.

Teaching methods

Alternating interactive class sessions and exercise sessions.

Evaluation methods

PART A 

• Continuous assessment (Part 1): regular tests on the mastery of morphological and syntactic fundamentals and translation tests during practical sessions, accounting for 20% of the final grade. In the event of an excused absence from one or more tests, a supplementary assessment must be taken during the final week of classes.
• Continuous assessment (Part 2): a translation test will be held during the practical sessions in the second semester, accounting for 15% of the final grade. In the event of failure or a justified absence, a supplementary test must be taken during the final week of classes. IMPORTANT: in the event of an unjustified absence, the course instructor may, according to article 72 of the RGEE, propose that the jury deny the student permission to register for the June or September exam session.

According to article 78 of the RGEE, the grade obtained for practical work is deemed final and applies to both examination sessions (June and September).
PART B

• A written test assessing mastery of morphology and the theoretical and practical skills covered in class (including translation into Ancient Greek), spread over the January session (10% of the final grade) and the June session (15% of the final grade). This test will account for a total of 25% of the final grade. In the event of failure in the January and/or June test, a retake exam will be held during the September session in all cases, taking the form of a written exam.

PART C

• An oral examination assessing the mastery of cursive reading (40 % of the final grade), spread over the January and June sessions. In the event of failure in January and/or June, a retake will be held during the September session in the form of a written exam. Article 82 of the RGEE applies: “If a student sits a part-exam in the January session and passes, he or she shall be examined on the remainder in the June session. If he or she does not sit the June examination, he or she shall lose the benefit of the part-exam. If the student does not pass the January part-exam, he or she shall sit the full exams in the June session. In any event, the September session shall be full exams.”

Successful completion of parts B and C is essential to demonstrate the skills and knowledge defined in the learning outcomes of the teaching unit. A failing grade for Part B or C results in a failing grade for the entire unit.
As this is a biennial course, if registration for the examinations is authorised in a year when the course is not offered, this course will be assessed by means of a single written examination in session.

Other information

LGLOR1270 (Greek II) is a prerequisite for this course.

Online resources

Course materials and electronic resources are available on Moodle.

Bibliography

Faculty or entity

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