This course is for those who have a limited knowledge of Classical Greek grammar. We read passages in Greek abridged from original sources, providing an insight into the culture. Through reading we build on essential grammar and vocabulary.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

TEXTBOOK

• Athenaze, An Introduction to Ancient Greek, Book I (3rd edition), Maurice Balme & Gilbert Lawall revised by James Morwood, Oxford University Press

Supplier: Abbey's Bookshop
Please note that textbook cost is not included in the course fee. In the event of a course being cancelled, WEA Sydney cannot be held responsible for the purchase of any textbooks. Language courses will be confirmed or cancelled at least 7 days prior to their starting date.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Verbs – conjugation of active and middle verbs in imperfect, future and introduction to aorist tenses.
• Participles – forms and usage.
• Nouns – consolidation of 3rd declension nouns.
• Adjectives and pronouns.
• Integrated discussion of culture and literature.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Read and understand easy passages abridged from Classical Greek writers.
2. Have developed skills for learning an inflected language.

LANGUAGE CLASS TRANSFER POLICY

If you are a new WEA Student and enrol into a language class and subsequently find that you are at the wrong level (whether too high or too low), you are permitted to transfer into another more suitable class at no additional cost, provided that the request is made within the first two classes and is in writing from your tutor directly to the Education Manager. After that point, an administration fee of $30 will apply.