GRE2405 – Greek Drama
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
The course provides first a general introduction to Greek drama of the classical period (Athenian context of developement, authors and works, transmission of the plays, some important interpretative trends through in time). In the second and main part of the course we read, translate and interpret one or more dramatic plays (tragedies or comedies) and related works, in total 60-75 pages of original Ancient Greek text.*
In addition you are expected to read secondary literature for orientation in the research debate about the dramatic play(s) studied.
* 1 page = 1 page of a Teubner / Oxford Classical Texts edition.
Learning outcome
After you have completed the course, you will be able to:
- translate and interpret the course texts from Ancient Greek to English (or Norwegian).
- scan the text and explain the metre.
- analyze and interpret the course texts with regard to textual, linguistic, historical, literary, and/or performative questions.
- place the dramatic text(s) studied and the genre in a contemporary Athenian context.
Admission to the course
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If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Formal prerequisite knowledge
Introduction to Ancient Greek (at least 20 ECTS credits), equivalent to GRE1001 – Innf?ring i gresk I and GRE1002 – Innf?ring i gresk II
Recommended previous knowledge
We recommend that you have taken 40 ECTS in Ancient Greek before you sign up for this course. Especially recommended are GRE1105 – Gresk grammatikk and GRE1405 – Gresk lyrikk (discontinued).
Teaching
14 double sessions of seminars.
We expect you to participate actively in the seminars through:
- weekly preparations of Greek text passages (translations)
- occasional critical reading (secondary literature)
- regular oral contribution; participation in class discussions, reading out loud
In order for you to be allowed to sit for the final examination, the following compulsory tuition activity must be approved by the teacher:
- essay (3-4 pages, 2300 characters pr page, excl. bibliography). You submit your essay in Canvas.
Examination
Written examination, 4 hours.
In order for you to qualify for the final examination, all compulsory tuition activities must be approved by the teacher.
Assessment guidelines autumn 2018
Language of examination
You may submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English. If you would prefer to have the exam text in English, you may apply to the course administrators.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.