This course introduces the language and culture of the Greek world from the time of Homer to the present day. Students will learn to read and write the Greek alphabet and become conversant with the themes of Greek literature and history through stories and dialogues. In addition to reading simple narratives from classical mythology and the Greek Bible, we will study vocabulary and concepts pertaining to mathematics, science, and philosophy and their origins in Greek thought. Students will also be introduced to basic modern Greek vocabulary and conversational phrases.

This course is for beginners.