Ancient Greek - Beginners

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.