GRE2431 – Advanced Seminar in Greek II
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
This course provides you with skills and tools you need to connect your reading of texts in Greek with relevant modern scholarship in classical philology. In addition to reading a selection of texts in the original language, you will conduct a study on a specific topic related to these texts. You will receive training in presenting and critically discussing research results and ongoing debates in an academic manner, both orally and in writing. These skills are essential for reading more advanced texts in Greek and for continuing studies at the Master's level.
Learning outcome
Upon completion of the course, you are able to:
- independently read and translate the selected Greek texts into Norwegian and/or English and interpret them.
- conduct a small research project related to the syllabus texts using modern scholarly literature, databases, and other relevant tools.
- present research findings in an academic manner, both in writing and orally, including the use of footnotes, references, and an academic presentation style.
- discuss aspects of Greek grammar based on the selected Greek 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
- GRE1001 – Innf?ring i gresk I or GRE4001 – Innf?ring i gresk I for masterstudenter (links to webpages in Norwegian only)
- GRE1002 – Innf?ring i gresk II or GRE4002 – Innf?ring i gresk II for masterstudenter?(links to webpages in Norwegian only)
(or equivalent knowledge - contact the department if you have studied Greek elsewhere)
Recommended previous knowledge
One course in Ancient Greek at the 2000 level (course with course code GRE2xxx at UiO), i.e. 10 ECTS in Ancient Greek at intermediate level.
Teaching
10-14 two-hour seminars. The teaching is common with the MA students' teaching. In this way, the BA and MA students can benefit from each other's knowledge and experience.?
In order for you to be allowed to sit for the final examination,?the following compulsory tuition activities must be approved by the teacher:
- Attendance of a minimum of 10 (out of the 14) seminars given and active participation (in the form of translation of the passages discussed from ancient Greek to Norwegian or English, questions concerning the interpretation of the texts discussed etc.)
- Attendance in the Classics seminar, at least once during the semester
- Submission of a short report (1-2 pages) on one of the Classics seminars that you have attended
- Submission of a draft of the seminar paper?(at the very latest one month before the final submission date). You will receive feedback/supervision in writing from the teacher.
Approved attendance and report are valid also for the next two semesters in which the course is offered. Draft of the seminar paper, on the other hand, is valid only in the semester in which it has been approved. This means that if you would like to retake this course, you must submit a new draft.
Examination
Seminar paper, approximately 10 pages (of 2300 characters each, without spaces. Title page and reference list not included).
You submit your assignment in the digital examination system Inspera. You must familiarize yourself with Inspera before the submission deadline.?Read about how to submit your assignment in Inspera.
In order for you to qualify for the final examination, all compulsory tuition activities must be approved by the teacher.
Examination support material
You are required to familiarize yourself with the rules for sources and citations. It may be considered cheating or attempted cheating to use other people's material without informing about it.
AI based Generative tools, such as ChatGPT, are not legitimate sources. Generating exams answers, or parts of answers, using tools created by, or using, artificial intelligence (AI) may be considered cheating.
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
- How to use AI as a student
- 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.