Classical Greek 1 intensive
Course
In London
Description
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Type
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
The course aims to introduce you to the Greek language or remind you of what you may have learned before, revising and building on your previous knowledge of the language, allowing you to move quickly to Level 2.
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About this course
- read and write simple Greek sentences- have some insight into the derivation of English words- have some insight into the world of Ancient Greece- demonstrate basic knowledge of conjugation of verbs- demonstrate basic knowledge of some declensions of nouns and adjective.- demonstrate basic knowledge of some clauses.
Textbook: Reading Greek by the Joint Association of Classical Teachers, 2nd edition, CUP, 2 vols (Grammar and Exercises, ISBN 978-0521698528; Text and Vocabulary, ISBN 978-0521698511; Independent Study Guide – ISBN 9780511800689 - Independent Study Guide not available from Cambridge, but available from Amazon). Some copies are available in the Learning Centre for use during this course.
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Subjects
- Greek
Course programme
We shall be using the textbook Reading Greek, a textbook designed for adults learners based on original Greek sources, including adapted passages from works by authors such as Plato and Aristophanes. Reading will be combined with grammar instruction and grammatical exercises. We shall be studying the conjugation of verbs, the declension of nouns and adjectives, etc.
The course is based on the communicative approach and aims at a high level of student interaction with pair and group work. The pace will be fast and challenging but fun. Please note that students are expected to participate in oral classroom activities and to do 2-3 hours homework per week.
Additional information
Classical Greek level 2 in September.
General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00.
See the course guide for term dates and further details
Classical Greek 1 intensive
