HIST252 HISTORICAL READINGS IN GREEK II

Course Code:2400252
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:6.0
Department:History
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
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Offered Semester:Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

HIST 252 presents more complex aspects of Attic Greek grammar and syntax and introduces the students to original historical sources written in ancient Greek. The intent is for students to learn the methods and techniques for understanding and interpreting these texts, as well as learning what resources are available to assist in this process.


Course Content

Bu ders HIST 251’in devamıdır. Daha kompleks eski Yunanca grameri verilecek ve öğrenciler daha uzun ve daha zor orijinal metinler okuyacaktır.


Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course students should be able to understand and correctly translate original ancient Greek sources. In addition, they should have a general understanding of the types of sources that are written in Greek, as well as in which areas of historical research Greek sources can be utilized.


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
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1are familiar with general world historical periods and trends; demonstrate knowledge of key facts, ideas, societies, organizations, cultures, structures and processes related to a variety of historical contexts.
2are familiar with existing scholarly literature, historiography and historical methodology; and have developed the ability to approach them critically.
3are acquainted with interdisciplinary approaches.
4are able to generate research questions and conduct independent historical research by locating and analyzing primary and/or secondary sources; can construct viable arguments based on source interpretation.
5have developed sufficient English language skills; additionally, they have acquired the skill to read both printed texts and manuscripts in Ottoman Turkish.
6are able to present research results both in oral and written form.
7are able to work individually or as part of a team.
8are equipped with academic ethics.
9are aware of modern day issues and current events; have the skills and knowledge to generate informed opinions.

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