Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1GRE 301Basic Greek I1+4+03530.10.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Lisans Dil Dersleri
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course aims to introduce students to the Greek alphabet, basic grammatical structures, and essential vocabulary. Students learn to recognize sentence structure, analyze simple expressions, and gain introductory reading practice in Greek.
Course Content The course covers the Greek alphabet, basic noun and verb declensions, sentence structures, and short instructional examples. Students work on structured exercises focusing on grammar and comprehension.
Course Methods and Techniques The course is conducted through lectures, practical exercises, reading and translation activities. Students are encouraged to participate actively, and the learning process is reinforced through in-class discussions, reviews, and short quizzes.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Asist Prof.Dr. Muhammet Furkan Alpat
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. MUHAMMET FURKAN ALPAT
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Donald J. Mastronarde, Introduction to Attic Greek (1993 edition).
JACT, Reading Greek (Cambridge University Press)
Maurice Balme & Gilbert Lawall, Athenaze: An Introduction to Ancient Greek
Course Notes Course notes and selected short texts prepared by the instructor will be used. Supplementary materials and exercises will be announced at the beginning of the semester.
Documents Donald J. Mastronarde, Introduction to Attic Greek
Assignments Ödevler
Exams Ara Sınav (I), Yarıyıl Sonu Sınavı (I)

Course Category
Field %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 30
Quizzes 4 % 10
Assignment 1 % 20
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
7
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 5 14 70
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 4 14 56
Assignments 4 5 20
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Learns the Greek alphabet and acquires fundamental knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.
2 Reads and comprehends simple sentences and short Greek texts.
3 Gains basic translation skills using learned grammatical structures.
4 Develops awareness of basic linguistic structures in ancient texts.
5 Utilizes Greek knowledge to better understand Greek history, culture, and philosophy.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course introduction, the Greek alphabet
2 Pronunciation rules and basic spelling principles
3 Basic noun declensions (1st and 2nd declensions)
4 Articles and adjectives
5 Introduction to verbs: present tense
6 Present tense verb conjugations and exercises
7 Objects, subject-object agreement, simple sentences
8 Midterm exam and short text applications
9 Pronouns (personal, demonstrative, and interrogative)
10 Adverbs and prepositions
11 Basic conjunctions and simple compound sentences
12 Elementary reading and translation I
13 Elementary reading and translation II
14 General review and final evaluation

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9
All 5 5 4 3 5 4 3 5 5
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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