Greek I

Learn Greek at Rhodes

Greek I, for beginners in Ancient Greek, commences on Monday 12th January, 2007.

This is a year long intensive course in the Classical language, that is, Attic Greek, the refined form spoken and written in the Fifth Century BC by the Athenians. We will use the very excellent pair of text books called 'Reading Greek' by the Joint Association of Classical Teachers (JACT). A very limited number of these is available at the UPB bookshop on the High Street.

After this first year, students will be introduced to other variants of the language, but will be largely capable to read a great deal of Ancient Literature, from the Homeric Poems of the 8th Century BC to the New Testament and beyond.

We strongly encourage committed and diligent students with any interest in language, literature and ideas to join us. To do well in Greek, students need study no more than 30-50 minutes a day outside of our daily classes. If you are capable of this kind consistent light application, Greek will be an intriguing pleasure that will lend great intellectual self-confidence. First year students of Greek are also invited to join the Rhodes University Ancient Literature Reading Group, a social club, ordinarily reserved for senior students, that meets fortnightly to read ancient literature (in translation).

Please feel welcome to contact me any time or drop by for a chat at Room 11 in the New Arts Block. I look forward to meeting you.

David van Schoor