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This course would be of interest to anyone who wants to learn Homeric Greek, in order to read the epics in the original. Learning Homeric Greek is also an excellent foundation or counterpoint for learning the Classical language.
What will we cover?
In this module, we will begin reading unadapted verses of the Iliad. From then on, the course combines slow and detailed reading of the first book of the Iliad with step-by-step and exhaustive coverage of the full grammar of Homeric Greek.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Read passages of Homer in the original and write your own Homeric Greek sentences. The aim is to develop facility in reading Homer without having to resort to dictionaries and grammar tables. You will through this course broaden your vocabulary and your grammatical knowledge, and end with a better grasp of the character and structure of Homeric Greek, as well as its relationship with Attic Greek. Your general understanding of Greek epic will be enriched.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course is aimed at complete beginners, those with some initial experience of Greek, and those looking to refresh their knowledge. Anyone who has studied Classical Greek but not Homer will also enjoy it.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Classroom contact translating Greek into English and vice versa. There will be between one to two hours per week of homework.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Vaughan Pilikian is an artist, writer and teacher. He has degrees in Classics, Sanskrit and Assyriology.
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