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Introduction to Ancient Greek

  • Learn Greek while reading passages from ancient authors.
  • Follow a syllabus and logical progression toward fluency.
  • Access lectures at any time and choose your own learning pace.
  • Establish the level of instructor support that is right for you.
  • Open a portal to the ancient world.

In this course you will develop the ability to read the works of the famous authors of the ancient Greek world in the original language. By the end of the course, you will have built a strong Greek vocabulary and gained a sound understanding of Greek grammar and syntax, which are invaluable tools to bring to bear on any language, particularly English. As you progress through the text and receive regular feedback from your instructor, you will tackle increasingly complex and sophisticated passages from authors who have had a profound influence on the course of Western culture. These include: Plato (philosophy), Euripides (tragedy), Herodotus (historiography), Lysias (political and legal oratory), and Xenophon (biography). In addition you will encounter a generous sampling of passages from the gospels of the New Testament.

How the Course Works

We have designed this course to accompany the text Introduction to Greek, a well-respected and popular choice found in many college classrooms, and have divided it into three separate modules (Greek 101-103). As a course participant, you will gain ample support beyond the text itself.

Course Components

Upon registration for an individual module, you will immediately have access to:

  • An online syllabus where all the course content is housed in one convenient location and arranged by chapter.
  • A free 15-minute introductory video conference with your instructor.
  • Prerecorded video lectures. Each chapter includes approximately four presentations (10-20 minutes each) that greatly expand on the material in the text.
  • Assignments for each chapter (grammar, translation, composition, etc.)
  • Answers to the assignments through a key for the core grammar exercises.
  • Direct instructor feedback on your translation exercises for each chapter.
  • Free flashcard application with prepared vocabulary.
  • Unlimited email contact with your instructor.
  • 30-day money back guarantee.
 

Optional Services:

  • Schedule videoconferences (30, 45, or 60 minutes) with your instructor. As a course participant, you will receive a 20% discount on already competitive pricing.

Pace

Although the material in this course is typically covered within one academic year when offered at the college level, the online format here allows you to adjust the pace to the time you available to dedicate to your studies.

Instruction

Your instructor will have an advanced degree (PhD) in the applicable field of study and substantial experience in teaching this material at the university level.

When

Whenever you choose. Access lectures and learning materials ar any time and plan optional videoconferences at your convenience.

Where

Wherever you choose. All you need is online access.

Required Text

Introduction to Greek (3rd edition) by Cynthia and Susan Shelmerdine. A hard copy is widely available through Amazon.com and others. Google Books provides a limited preview and an eBook available for purchase. 

Introduction to Ancient Greek Modules

Introduction to Ancient Greek is divided into three separate learning modules, each of which corresponds to approximately nine chapters from our text. For more information on an individual module or to register, please follow the links below: