5.00 credits
30.0 h + 30.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Fontaine Elise;
Language
French
Prerequisites
None
Main themes
This course is intended for "absolute beginners".
The course will aim at integrating the main notions of Greek morphology and syntax, in order to acquire the knowledge and skills essential for reading a simple text.
The course will aim at integrating the main notions of Greek morphology and syntax, in order to acquire the knowledge and skills essential for reading a simple text.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
1 | decline or conjugate any Greek word; |
2 | understand and translate simple classical Greek texts into French; |
3 | translate simple French sentences into Greek (theme). |
Content
The course intended for the beginners consists of twelve lessons including theory (grammatical acquisitions, translation, analysis of sentences, vocabulary) and exercises (morphology and translation).
After an explanation of the writing and phonology, the lectures allow beginner students to discover gradually Greek declensions and conjugations, with sentences illustrating the theory and syntactical rules.
The exercises organized in parallel, allow the students to progress actively and individually in differnts matters, under the guidance of one member of the teaching team.
After an explanation of the writing and phonology, the lectures allow beginner students to discover gradually Greek declensions and conjugations, with sentences illustrating the theory and syntactical rules.
The exercises organized in parallel, allow the students to progress actively and individually in differnts matters, under the guidance of one member of the teaching team.
Teaching methods
Alternating interactive class sessions and practical work.
Evaluation methods
The final mark includes :
- the results of the 4 assessments planned from september to december (25%);
- the results of the final written exam (75%).
Online resources
Moodle website of the course :
https://moodleucl.uclouvain.be/course/search.php?search=L1770
https://moodleucl.uclouvain.be/course/search.php?search=L1770
Bibliography
- Cl. Obsomer, Initiation au grec, Louvain-la-Neuve et Namur, 2012.
- Cl. Obsomer, Textes choisis, Louvain-la-Neuve, 2013.
- D. Planque et alii, Grammaire grecque, 8e éd., Namur, 1977.
Teaching materials
- Syllabus "Initiation au grec"
Faculty or entity
FIAL
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures : Classics
Bachelor in History of Art and Archaeology : General
Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies
Bachelor in History of Art and Archaeology : Musicology
Minor in Antiquity: Egypt, Eastern World, Greece, Rome
Bachelor in History