Greek III B

Teacher(s)

Seldeslachts Herman;

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).

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	identify and justify any element (word, phrase or proposition) of a given Greek sentence (case, verbal modes and tenses, syntactic structure);
2	develop a linguistic reflection (especially around the origin of the structures of the language);
3	translate into Greek a complex French sentence or a short French text (theme);
4	translate into correct French a Greek text read independently (cursive).

Content

Systematic study of classical Greek grammar (with emphasis on syntax).
This course covers the following topics
1. The essential structures of Greek syntax (completive, circumstantial and relative clauses; tense and mode values; case syntax;
2. The particular structures of classical Greek;
3. Personal translation of two or three Greek texts (cursive reading);
4. Complete mastery of Greek accentuation.
Exercise hours are mainly devoted to the practice of translation from Greek into French and from French into Greek. Special sessions are provided for the revision of morphology and vocabulary.

Teaching methods

Lecture, with practical exercises (translation from Greek into French and from French into Greek).

Evaluation methods

The final exam, consisting of a written and an oral (cursive) examination, tests theoretical knowledge and practical skills (including translation from Greek into French and from French into Greek).

Other information

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

Online resources

Course materials (syllabus) and electronic resources are available on Moodle.

Bibliography

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