Polis: Altgriechisch lernen wie eine lebende Sprache

Target group: learners at universities, other institutions of adult education or self-study who want to learn ancient Greek using a novel method or refresh their knowledge. Previous knowledge is not required. Learning objectives: access to the ancient Greek language via active appropriation and speaking of the elementary everyday Greek of the Koiné period, i.e. the postclassical language form, to prepare for preoccupation with the more complex language forms and the world of ancient Greek texts in general. Conception The teaching book is kept in Greek language, only where necessary, German translations are supplemented. All 12 lessons are frequently dialogical in character. Protagonists are at the core pupils/students and their Greek teacher, whereby all persons as well as the scenes and situations described in the texts are predominantly slapsticky humorous to grotesque. Some sections from the New Testament (as the most known, linguistically folk text of the Koiné) complement the content. The main elements of language are introduced in careful progression. All words used are explained and translated in the vocabulary part in a sentence context. Methodically and content versatile exercises deepen targeted grammar and vocabulary. The appendix includes the German translation of all texts as well as the exercise key. The voice recordings with the textbook texts form an additional methodical starting point of the lesson. For this purpose, a reconstructed pronunciation of the 4th Jhs. BC, which is essentially compatible with the local school pronunciation.