GRE4318 – Greek Prose II
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
The subject focuses on the study of Ancient Greek prose, with a syllabus that may encompass various genres such as historiography, epistolography, speeches, scientific and philosophical prose or a combination of texts thematically linked. In addition to the primary texts, we will also delve into relevant secondary literature to gain a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. The objective of the course is to provide students with a thorough comprehension of a specific genre or cluster of texts that are linked through a common theme.
Learning outcome
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:
- translate the course texts and provide insightful interpretations.
- analyse the texts' features in relation to their genre, rhetoric, stylistics, or other relevant aspects.
- reflect on how the texts’ formal and linguistic elements affect their interpretation and translation.
- conduct an analysis of the course texts, paying close attention to their historical, cultural, and other relevant contexts.
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.
You must be admitted to Classical Studies (master) to sign up for this course. Students enrolled in other Master`s Degree Programmes can, on application, be admitted to the course if this is cleared by their own study programme.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Formal prerequisite knowledge
Specialization (80 ECTS credits) in Greek at bachelor's level.
Teaching
NB: The course is not offered in spring 2025.
14 two-hour seminars. Seminars require that students participate actively. We expect you to prepare for the seminars.
In order for you to be allowed to sit for the final examination,?the following compulsory tuition activity must be approved by the teacher:
Classroom test, written or oral
Approved tuition activity is valid also for the next two semesters in which the course is offered.
Examination
Written examination (4 hours).
In order for you to sit for the examination, all compulsory activities must be approved.
Written examinations are carried out in the digital examination system Inspera. You must familiarize yourself with the digital examination arrangements in Inspera before your written exam.?Read more about digital school exams.
Examination support material
No examination support material is allowed.
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.