Schedule of Assignments
Module 1 - Intensive Review of the Basics
In the introductory module, we will work intensively and systematically of the elements of Greek, meaning vocabulary, morphology, and syntax, while reading lightly in Plato, Republic Book 1. In these weeks, we will essentially review the first 1.5 years of Greek with a view to gaining the sort of command one needs to teach it. Depending on your level of preparation, this could be intense. 5-6 weeks
|
For the Core Vocabulary List, we will use the list of the 80% most frequent Greek words compiled by teachers at LSU. Download here:
|
| ||
The forms review is based on the appendices to Chase and Phillips, A New Introduction to Greek. [choose another source for the next iteration?]
|
The RULE BOOK FOR READINGS in the Republic are also very important, since it is further training in both lexical habits and creating a more personalized list of elements to better command. Download here:
|
| ||
|
Week 1 (9/4)
Vertical Divider
|
1. Core Vocabulary: first 220 words from the 80% vocabulary list
2. Morphology review CHASE AND PHILLIPS - APPENDIX 2, PART 1 REVIEW ALL FROM PAGES 158, 159, the 1st 2nd declension adjectives on p. 160, all participles on p. 163 BE READY TO RECITE WITHOUT ERROR IN CLASS: 1st and 2nd declension nouns γνώμη θεά θάλαττα ἄνθρωπος ὁδός 3rd declension nouns ἀσπίς κλώψ γέρων χάρις 1st and 2nd declension adjectives ἀγαθός, -ή, όν Participles: present λύων aorist λύσας 3. Reading: Plato, Republic 327a-328c4 In-class syntax and pragmatic linguistics (instructor presentation): (1) irregular 3rd declension nouns; (2) the Greek verbal system; (3) independent uses of the subjunctive |
|
Week 2 (9/11)
Vertical Divider
|
1. Core Vocabulary: second 220 words from the 80% vocabulary list; review first 220
2. Morphology review CHASE AND PHILLIPS - APPENDIX 2, PART 2 REVIEW ALL FROM PAGES 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 167 BE READY TO RECITE: ἀνήρ, πόλις, στράτευμα, γένος ἡδίων, ἀληθής πᾶς, πᾶσα, πᾶν λυθείς, λυθεῖσα, λυθέν 1st, 2nd, and 3rd personal pronouns οὗτος, αὕτη, τοῦτο τίς, τί and τις, τι ὅς, ἥ, ὅ 3. Principal Parts: from alpha through gamma from the list you'll find by clicking here 4. Review the in-class syntax and pragmatic linguistics from last week: (1) irregular 3rd declension nouns; (2) the Greek verbal system; (3) independent uses of the subjunctive 5. Reading: Plato, Republic 327c4-329d6 |
|
Week 3 (9/18)
Vertical Divider
|
1. Core Vocabulary: third 220 words from the 80% vocabulary list; keep reviewing earlier vocabulary as well
2. Morphology review CHASE AND PHILLIPS APPENDIX 3 BE PREPARED TO GIVE THE GREEK FOR THE ENGLISH AND THE ENGLISH FOR ALL THE PRONOUNS AND ADJECTIVES IN THIS APPENDIX APPENDIX 5 REVIEW ALL FROM PAGES 167, 170, 171, 172 BE PREPARED TO RECITE All active forms of λύω (παιδεύω) EXCEPT dual forms and, for the perfect, recite only the indicative (NOT subjunctive, optative, or imperative) 3. Principal Parts: from delta through iota from the list you'll find by clicking here 4. Review the in-class syntax and pragmatic linguistics from last week. 5. Reading: Plato, Republic 329d6-331b7 |
|
Week 4 (9/25)
Vertical Divider
|
1. Core Vocabulary: fourth 220 words from the 80% vocabulary list; keep reviewing earlier vocabulary as well
2. Morphology review CHASE AND PHILLIPS - APPENDIX 5 REVIEW ALL FROM PAGES 173, 174, 175, 176, 177 BE READY TO RECITE all but the dual forms for the aorist passive all but the dual forms for the future passive indicative (only) REVIEW RULES FOR CONTRACT VERBS (thoroughly!) BE READY TO RECITE φιλέω, active and middle, all but the duals τιμάω - active indicative, subjunctive, optative (only) 3. Principal Parts: from kappa through πάσχω from the list you'll find by clicking here - plus, review earlier principal parts 4. Review the in-class syntax and pragmatic linguistics from last week. 5. Reading: Plato, Republic 329c1-334a6 |
|
Week 5 (10/2)
Vertical Divider
|
1. Core Vocabulary: fifth and last 220 words from the 80% vocabulary list; keep reviewing earlier vocabulary as well
2. Morphology review CHASE AND PHILLIPS - APPENDIX 7 REVIEW ALL FROM PAGES 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185 BE READY TO RECITE τίθημι, all but duals, present system AND 2nd aorist ἵημι, present only (no duals) οἶδα, all but duals and pluperfect εἶμι, εἰμί - all but duals 3. Principal Parts: from πείθω to omega from the list you'll find by clicking here - plus, review earlier principal parts 4. Review the in-class syntax and pragmatic linguistics from last week. 5. Reading: Plato, Republic 334a7- 336a10 |
Module 2 - Reading Plato
In this module we will work on developing ease and fluency in our reading of Plato. We will quickly accelerate the pace; not translate every word; work on stylistics and more advanced syntactical features; and start some practice in reading at sight. 3-4 weeks
|
Week 6 (10/9)
Vertical Divider
|
Note that Fall break intervenes here - possible that we may take a break this week - possible that there may be a test - or we may go ahead with the Republic reading - it will depend on our progress and your stress level
1. Vocabulary - memorize all new vocabulary from the frequent vocabulary in Rep. Book 1 list (to be provided) 2. Review forms and principal parts - try to isolate what is still not firm for you and review that - keep studying core vocabulary as well 3. Reading: Plato, Republic 336a11-339a4 |
Module 3 - Active Greek
In this final module, we will concentrate on composition exercises and developing active command of Greek vocabulary, morphology, and syntax even while we complete our reading of Republic Book 1 and work in-class on readings at sight. [We may build in to this component some more systematic review of practical linguistics.] 3-4 weeks
The image above shows substantial foundations and other remains of the Temple of Apollo at the spectacular mountainous sanctuary at Delphi
