Greek II

Teacher(s)

Doyen Anne-Marie;

Language

French

Prerequisites

LFIAL1770 or equivalent level

Main themes

Study of classical Greek grammar (school level): morphology (nominal and verbal) and basic syntax. In addition, basic vocabulary and translation of short (versions) and long (cursive) texts are taught.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	independently translate a classical Greek text of standard level. He/she is therefore able to take a course in Greek Authors;
2	explain nominal morphology;
3	explain verbal morphology;
4	translate basic vocabulary into Greek-French and French-Greek;
5	translate simple French sentences into Greek (theme).

Content

Designed as a continuation of the Introduction course (LFIAL 1770 Greek I), this course is intended to consolidate and deepen the knowledge acquired:
1. Verb conjugation (including accentuation) and use of tenses and modes;
2. Analysis and translation of a text, in this case excerpts from Xenophon's Cyropaedia (cursive reading).
Exercise hours are devoted to syntax and theme practice.
At the end of this course, students will have mastered verbal morphology, as well as notions on the use of tenses and modes. They will be able to translate and analyze Greek prose texts at an elementary level, as well as to practice theme on the basis of a corpus of paradigms.

Teaching methods

Lecture and interactive course.
Regular study of the material covered in the course is essential.
Preparations are frequently required.

Evaluation methods

Written and oral examination.

Bibliography

Reference Grammar: D. Planque et al., Grammaire grecque, 8e édition, Namur, 1977 (version pdf).

Teaching materials

• Theory and exercise sheets provided throughout the course

Faculty or entity

EHAC