Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

The reading list for this course consists of texts that may be described as non-fiction or technical prose. These can be either scientific texts (e.g. philological, philosophical, literary critical, medical or legal works) and/or texts that constitute examples of technical discourse from everyday life (e.g. public or private agreements, laws and edicts, as well as administrative texts). We read approximately 40-60 pages of Greek text, depending on the level of difficulty. Additionally, we will examine and discuss secondary literature relevant to the texts under examination.

Learning outcome

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • independently read and translate the selected Greek texts into Norwegian and/or English and interpret them.
  • discuss the development of the genre and provide examples of its distinctive features.
  • identify and analyse the distinctive stylistic features of the author(s) of the Greek texts and elucidate their role in shaping the texts.
  • interpret the texts considering relevant historical, literary-historical, literary, and/or cultural aspects .
  • discuss aspects of Greek grammar based on the selected texts.

Admission to the course

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO, must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.

Formal prerequisite knowledge

Overlapping courses

Teaching

14 two-hour seminars.

We expect you to participate actively in