Overview
What you will study
Using the first sections of the JACT textbook 'Reading Greek', we will start with learning the Greek alphabet before we meet major noun and adjective groups, several types of active verbs, and a number of pronouns.
The Ancient Greek - Beginners course offered by University of Oxford will be reading-based so there will be the opportunity to read extended passages in Greek from the beginning as well as learning the grammatical underpinnings of the language. Through the study of texts and class discussion students will be introduced to aspects of Greek culture and thought.
By the end of the course we will have encountered the major noun and adjective groups, and be familiar with the present tenses of active, middle, and contract verbs, giving you the confidence to translate from English to Greek and Greek to English with ease.
Course objectives:
- To support students in their learning of Attic Greek to understand simple texts.
- To provide weekly opportunities to practise, consolidate and master the grammar at a sensible pace.
- To introduce students to aspects of ancient Greek language and culture.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Course Orientation
- Alphabet and pronunciation
- The definite article. First and second declension nouns and adjectives
- Present active indicative verbs including compound verbs
- Contract verbs
- Imperative mood, vocative case, adverbs
- Enclitics, particles and more practice with first and second declension nouns
- Irregular verbs
- The middle voice
- Final first and second declension noun types; prepositions
- 3rd declension nouns and pronouns
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- We will close for enrolments 7 days prior to the start date
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- No prior knowledge of the language is required.
Tuition Fee
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International
251 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 251 GBP for the full programme during 3 months. -
National
251 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 251 GBP for the full programme during 3 months.