Ancient Greek

This class in Ancient Greek is intended for students of archaeology.

During the course the students learn the fundamentals of the Ancient

Greek language with the goal of understanding and interpreting simple

texts.

Greek was one of the key common languages of antiquity, so

archaeologists across different periods and cultures come in contact

with the language. This introductory course aims to teach students the

fundamentals of the language through a hybrid approach based

primarily on the reading method, which is focused on comprehending

meaning directly from original texts without translation. Students will

encounter texts chosen for comprehensibility and of increasing

complexity, tracing patterns and following narratives. The reading

method will be supplemented by grammatical and translation exercises

for a rounded learning experience.

Classes will consist primarily of guided reading sessions, along with

discussion, grammatical lessons, and translation. Students are expected

to devote a significant amount of time outside the classroom to prepare

for each lesson by reading the assigned material, doing exercises, and

coming ready to ask questions and participate in class activities.

- S. Macdonald, Ἡ Ἑλληνικὴ γλῶσσα καθ᾿ αὑτὴν φωτιζομένη, (aka) Lingua

Graeca Per Se Illustrata.

https://seumasjeltzz.github.io/LinguaeGraecaePerSeIllustrata/

- P.S. Peek, Ancient Greek I. A 21st Century Approach.

https://www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.11647/obp.0264

Students will:

 Develop proficiency in Ancient Greek by applying a reading-

based method to comprehend the meaning of curated texts of

increasing complexity, without relying solely on translation.

 Acquire and utilize core grammatical terminology to accurately

describe language structures

 Employ learning tools effectively, including dictionaries,

grammars, and digital resources

Attendance is mandatory, with no more than two absences allowed.

Assessment will be based on preparation, participation, homework,

quizzes, and an end-of-semester exam.