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Overview
The Reading Classical Greek - Hesiod Theogony course offered by University of Cambridge aims to:
- extend your knowledge of Greek grammar and syntax
- develop your appreciation of early Greek poetry and Hesiod’s literary style
extend your understanding of the historical and cultural context of the text
As a result of the course, you will gain a greater understanding of the subject and you should be able to:
- recognise some new features of Greek language
- recognise more vocabulary
- recognise some new idiomatic uses
- have confidence in your ability to translate from Greek into English
- feel that you are developing a sense of the style of Hesiod
- feel that you have learned something more about the background to the language and literature you are studying
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Demosthenes arrives; the night battle
- Terrace Bar open for informal discussion
- Decision to stay
- Battle in the Great Harbour
- ‘Thucydides in context’
- Retreat and slaughter
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Our weekend courses are open to participants over the age of 18 and courses are taught at approximately first-year undergraduate level. No academic qualifications are required and most courses are suitable for students who are new to the subject. Please ensure that you complete any required reading listed in your course materials before the course starts to enable you to fully participate and get the maximum enjoyment out of your course.
- If your first language is not English, you will need to satisfy yourself that you have the required near-native command of the language to get the maximum benefit from studying with us.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents435 GBP / full≈ 435 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents435 GBP / full≈ 435 GBP / full
Living costs
Cambridge
United Kingdom
846 - 1465 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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