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Beginners Ancient Greek
Instructors:
T. Johnson (Summer
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K. Kapparis (Summer
B)
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Why Learn Ancient Greek?
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Improve your English: most fancy big words, like chiropodist, gynaecology,
embryology, psyche, pathological, epitome, paedagogy, are Greek.
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Terminology: Much of the higher vocabulary in English and most of the medical
terminology, astronomical and scientific terms, and even the names of many
stars and constellations are really Greek. So, learning Greek enriches
your vocabulary and grasp of English.
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Improve on your understanding of Grammar and Syntax in both Greek and English.
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It is an experience for one's intellectual structure to come into contact
with a highly precise and uniquely expressive language. We think through
language, and precise language results in precise thinking.
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Greek is the oldest continuously spoken European language. Its first written
samples date to 1250 BC. Therefore, learning ancient Greek will be a unique
cultural experience.
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A huge amount of high quality literature has been produced in Greek. We
will be able to sample this marvel of human creativity in its original
form.
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During the course we will make historical references to this uniquely refreshing
and highly influential culture, upon which Western civilization has been
founded.
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The course could also benefit your theological interests, as in future
you be able to consult the New Testament in the original Greek.
The Learning Process
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We will work with translation and exercise our skills in this important
area.
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We will learn grammar and also refer to English Grammar (which you can
also pick up if you already haven’t).
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We will refer to cultural institutions and concepts related to the Greek
achievement, and make a closer acquaintance with the wonderful world of
ancient Greece, this time from its original texts.
Course Handbook:
We will be following An Introduction to Ancient Greek. A Literary
Approach by C.A.E. Luschnig. , which you will need to buy.
Class Policy:
Attendance is obligatory and extremely important. Language learning
is easy if one is consistent. If every week you turn up and
do your assignments, learning Greek will be a pleasurable experience.
Who to contact?
Dr. T. Johnson, Dauer Hall, tjohnson@classics.ufl.edu;
Dr. Kapparis Dauer Hall, kapparis@classics.ufl.edu
Assignments