Annotation
The course concentrates on firm command of the basics of classical Greek. It aims at the basic knowledge of morphology and syntax by means of short and succinct units in A. H. Chase´s – H. Phillips´, Jr. , textbook A New
Introduction to Greek (Cambridge, Harvard University Press, 2001) (provided by faculty library). Greek working texts in the book used are based almost exclusively on real ancient linguistic material, as opposed to artificial texts used often elsewhere, so students get in touch with how Greek actually works. An effective tool, inverse translating
(into Greek) is a standard part of the course, too. Within one year, linguistic level sufficient for reading mostly prosaic classical texts should be attained. In addition to Greek itself, linguistic skills and logical thinking are developed along the way. The course is profitable for any students with serious interest in anthropology, literature, poetry, linguistics, history, philosophy, Byzantine studies, rhetorics and more.