Latin I: Beginner's Course (KLM101G)

This course is a beginner’s course in Latin. No prior knowledge of Latin is assumed at the outset. It introduces the basics of Latin grammar and syntax. Chosen passages will be read in Latin, translated and thoroughly analysed. Teaching consists of 24 lectures on particular aspects of the Latin language and assigned readings.

This course is taught in Icelandic but students can get permission of the instructor to complete assignments and exams in English.

Ancient Greek I: Beginner's Course (KLM102G)

This course is a beginner’s course in Ancient Greek. It introduces the basics of grammar and syntax of the Attic dialect. No prior knowledge of Greek is assumed at the outset. Reading knowledge of Ancient Greek will be prioritized and chosen passages will be read in Greek, translated and thoroughly analysed. Teaching consists of both lectures on particular aspects of the Greek language and assigned readings. It is essential that students read the assigned materials before each lecture.

This course is taught in Icelandic but students can get permission of the instructor to complete assignments and exams in English.

Intruduction to Classical Studies (KLM103G)

The course is an introduction to Classical Studies. It will deal with the history of the discipline as well as its subject matter and methods: Students will be introduced to classical philology and the various branches of Classical Studies, such as the history, literature, and philosophy of classical antiquity. The course will, moreover, address issues concerning the use of sources, methodology, and conventions in Classics. Students will be introduced to major resources. Knowledge of the classical languages is not required.

Greek Tragedy (KLM107G)

Obstinance, pride and treachery can have disastrous consequences, nevermind matricide, patricide and incest. Sometimes it almost seems like fate is in charge and fate can be very ironic. All of this is quite familiar from Greek tragedy.

This course introduces the student to Greek tragedy as a genre. Students will read a number of Greek tragedies in (Icelandic) translation and will become familiar with both the form and content of Greek tragedies. Various aspects of the genre will be discussed, including interactions of mortals and immortals in Greek tragedy, fate and responsibility, gender issues, Greek self-identity and respresentation of the foreign.

Knowledge of Ancient Greek is not required, but students who are able to read Greek will be asked to submit a translation assignment.

Homer (KLM303G)

This course introduces Homer’s epics in translation and in the original Homeric Greek. Their historical background will be discussed as well as the contents of the epics, the metre and poetics.

Students may work on supervised independent studies (5 or 10 ECTS) based on the text in the original language in connection to the course.

Latin II: A Selection of Latin Texts (KLM201G)

The course follows and continues KLM101G Latin I. Its main purpose is to reinforce the students knowledge and understanding og Latin grammar and syntax and enhance their reading comprehension. It is, moreover, supposed to introduce important authors of Classical Latin. A selection of Latin texts by various authors will be read. Students will read and prepare texts in the original language to be read and translated in class. Texts will be discussed with a view to grammar, syntax and style, and contextualized when required. 

This course is taught in Icelandic, but students may submit assignments and complete exams in English.

Ancient Greek II (KLM202G)

The course is a continuation of KLM102G Ancient Greek I. The first part of the course resumes coverage of grammar and syntax of Ancient Greek (Attic) where Ancient Greek I left off. During the second half of the course, students will read select Ancient Greek texts.

Students can get permission of the instructor to complete assignments and exams in English.

Medieval Latin (KLM203G)

In this course we will read selections from medieval literature broadly conceived (from the end og the 4th century to the beginning of the 16th century): poetry and historiography, philosophy and theology. Texts will be analysed grammatically and discussed materially as needed.

The course will be taught in Icelandic, but students whose native language is not Icelandic may complete assignments and exams in English.