Information Package / Course Catalogue
Classical Languages-Iv
Course Code: FEL344
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to learn the grammar of Classical Greek in order to be able to read the texts of Ancient Greek philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle in their original languages.

Course Content

Teaching intermediate structures of Classical Greek grammar, analyzing simple philosophical texts in Classical Greek and Latin, and recognizing philosophical concepts in Classical Greek. teaching Ancient Greek noun declensions and verb conjugations.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learns complex structures of Classical Greek grammar.
2.Understands basic original texts.
3.Acquires a general knowledge about the structure of “language”.
4.Becomes used to making etymological analysis.
5.Becomes apt at reading and analyzing texts basic philosophical texts in Classical Greek.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Hansen & Quinn (2022) Greek: An Intensive Course, çev. Kutlu Akalın, Alfa Yayınları.
2.Sinanoğlu ve Türkkan (1979) Greek Practice Book, Türk Tarih Kurumu Basımevi.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction: Course Description and Course Material.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Neutral nouns on stems with sigma, Dativus Limitationis - Plato: Selected Texts.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Neutral nouns on stems with sigma, Dativus Limitationis - Plato: Selected Texts (Continued).
Week 4 - Theoretical
Adjectives on stems with sigma and Proper names.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Contracted verbs: active and middle - Selected Texts.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Contracted verbs: active and middle - Selected Texts (Continued).
Week 7 - Theoretical
Future and aorist indicative, infinitive and participials. - Plato: Selected Texts.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Future and aorist indicative, infinitive and participials. - Plato: Selected Texts (Continued).
Week 9 - Theoretical
Future and aorist indicative, infinitive and participials. - Plato: Selected Texts (Continued).
Week 10 - Theoretical
Contracted verbs: active and middle -passive present and imperfect indicative, imperative, infinitive and participial.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Contracted verbs: active and middle -passive present and imperfect indicative, imperative, infinitive and participial (Continued).
Week 12 - Theoretical
Contracted verbs: active and middle -passive present and imperfect indicative, imperative, infinitive and participial (Continued).
Week 13 - Theoretical
Verbs with the ending: “ao” - Plato: Selected Texts.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Verbs with the ending: “ao” - Plato: Selected Texts (Continued).
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%10
Verbal Examination1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Reading140114
Quiz1516
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination118220
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)80
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
4
2
OÇ-2
5
3
OÇ-3
3
4
3
3
OÇ-4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
1
3
5
3
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026