Classical Greek: Language, Names & Mythology
This course is part of Griego clásico.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Classical Greek XSeries Program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
What is the cultural and historical context of classical Greek
How to read and write Greek alphabet, both by hand and digitally
Understand declensions of names, nouns and pronouns
Conjugate the verb "to be" and translate nominal clauses
Discover the myths of Prometheus and Pandora
Begin building vocabulary and reading simple Greek texts
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive introduction to Classical Greek is designed to provide students with the fundamental building blocks for understanding this ancient language. The course is structured into three main units: XAIRETE ('welcome'), which offers a cultural introduction to the Greek world; GLOSSA ('language'), which covers the Greek alphabet, verb conjugation, and reading and writing skills; and MYTHOS ('myth'), which uses legends like Prometheus and Pandora to teach nominal morphology. Throughout these units, students progressively build their language skills while simultaneously exploring the rich cultural and mythological context that makes Classical Greek studies so captivating. By combining linguistic instruction with cultural immersion, the course creates a holistic learning experience that establishes a strong foundation for further study. As part of the "Learn Classical Greek through Mythology, Philosophy, and History" series, this introductory course prepares students for more advanced exploration of Greek literature and thought.
The cultural and historical context of classical Greek
Module 1
What kind of language is Greek
Module 2
Read and write your alphabet, both by hand and on a computer or mobile device
Module 3
The declensions of names, nouns and pronouns
Module 4
Conjugate the verb "to be" and how to translate nominal clauses
Module 5
Who were Prometheus and Pandora and what does humanity owe them
Module 6
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Griego clásico
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Instructors
3 Courses
Professor of Classical Philology, Researcher in Greek Linguistics & Literature
Raquel Fornieles Sánchez is a Professor of Classical Philology at UAM with degrees in Journalism and Classical Philology. She earned her doctorate in 2015 for her award-winning thesis on news transmission in Ancient Greek literature. Her research focuses on Greek Linguistics, Literature, and Teaching Innovation, incorporating active learning methodologies for classical languages. She has conducted research residencies at Heidelberg and Coimbra and has co-coordinated the "ESTRATEGISTS" project on Greek-Persian wars since 2017, which inspired this MOOC on intermediate-level Classical Greek.
2 Courses
Associate Professor of Classical Philology at Autonomous University of Madrid
Helena González-Vaquerizo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classical Philology at UAM, specializing in the contemporary reception of classical culture and neo-Hellenic studies, with a focus on Nikos Kazantzakis. She teaches classical and modern Greek across various undergraduate and master's programs. A prolific researcher, she has published extensively in academic journals and participates in international conferences. Since 2014, she has coordinated the innovative teaching project "Kybernetes," which inspired this MOOC on classical Greek.
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