| Ancient Greek Alive Contributor(s): Saffire, Paula (Author), Freis, Catherine (Author) |
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ISBN: 080784800X ISBN-13: 9780807848005 Publisher: University of North Carolina Press OUR PRICE: $45.13 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 1999 Annotation: A newly revised edition of an innovative approach to teaching and learning classical Greek. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Foreign Language Study | Ancient Languages (see Also Latin) - Foreign Language Study | Greek (modern) |
| Dewey: 488.242 |
| LCCN: 98-46276 |
| Physical Information: 0.72" H x 8.5" W x 10.97" (1.61 lbs) 304 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Greece |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This innovative textbook offers students a dynamic introduction to classical Greek. It inspires a constructive sense of enthusiasm in the classroom while helping students master grammatical principles and reading skills. Among the imaginative features of the book is a two-week introduction to spoken Greek, which immerses students in the sound and basic vocabulary of the language so that they are comfortable as they learn to read and write. (Conversational scripts are provided.) For its reading passages, Ancient Greek Alive uses engaging and even humorous stories drawn from folklore around the world and rendered freshly into classical Greek. The book's grammatical explanations are unusually clear. Helpful, one-step-at-a-time exercises are incorporated into the lessons. Entire chapters are devoted to vocabulary review to underline its importance and provide rest stops. There are special sections on aspects of Greek culture. Students test their reading skills along the way on intriguing passages in original Greek texts, which range from Heraclitus and the New Testament to Diogenes and Greek gravestones. |
Contributor Bio(s): Saffire, Paula: - Paula Saffire is associate professor of classics at Butler University in Indianapolis.Freis, Catherine: - Catherine Freis is professor and chair of the department of classical studies at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. |