About Greek - Arts, BA (Hons) - at University College Cork (UCC)

Overview

This course teaches ancient classical Greek to those with no previous experience of the language until the point where they can read texts in classical Greek with the assistance of a dictionary.

Course Details

Year 1
All students do the same Beginners' Ancient Greekintroductory module. During the year you will work your way systematically through the basic grammar book and associated reader.

Year 2
Two modules are currently available. During the course of one module you will complete the study of the grammar book used in Year 1. In the other you will read selected passages from the New Testament.

Year 3
Two modules are currently available. In one of these modules you will read selected passages from the Greek philosopher Plato. In the other you will read selected passages from the works of a variety of orators

See the College Calendar for additional information on the Programme and the Book of Modules for further information on the modules.

Fact File

Course Code: CK101, CK108

Course Title: Arts

Subject Title: Greek

College: Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences

Qualifications: BA (Hons)

NFQ Level: Level 8

Costs: Full-time EU/EEA/Swiss State undergraduate students may be exempt from paying tuition fees. The State will pay the tuition fees for students who satisfy the Free Fees Criteria. In 2016/17 the Student Contribution Charge will be EUR 3,000 and the Capitation Fee will be EUR 165.

2017 Entry Requirements: Refer to CK101 or CK108

Entry Points: CK101: 350 in 2015. CK108: 475 in 2015

Course Practicalities

The course is intensive, because the classes are relatively small, both in Year 1 (about five students in a class), but especially in Years 2 and 3 (1-3 students in a class).

Regular attendance is expected and necessary if you wish to perform satisfactorily in the end-of-year examinations.

Assessment

Written exams will take place before Christmas and in May. Not all modules will have formal examinations. Many modules use other types of assessment.

Application Procedure

Refer to CK101and CK108. Students choose subjects when registering for first year.

Further Contact Information

Ms Olive Flaherty

021- 490 2359

o.oflaherty@ucc.ie

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Entry requirements for this course

Contact University College Cork (UCC) to find course entry requirements.

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