The Routledge Modern Greek Reader

Author: Maria Kaliambou
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 131761058X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
The Routledge Modern Greek Reader has been specially designed for post-beginners to advanced learners of Greek. Written by an experienced instructor, this innovative reader offers both students and teachers of Modern Greek the pedagogical tools to utilise richly textured folktale material in a language class. Students can develop their linguistic skills while simultaneously engaging with the broader social and cultural context of the language. Features include: Twenty five readings organised according to level of difficulty, beginning with easy short stories and progressing onto more advanced level texts Vocabulary lists with English translations and vocabulary in context supporting each reading Comprehension questions in each chapter to help foster stronger reading and writing skills Language exercises and subject specific tasks to stimulate classroom discussion and help students develop strong essay writing skills in Greek Three folktales presented in different dialects at the end of the book to help students understand variety within the Greek language itself A complete Greek-English glossary and a list of all idiomatic expressions and colloquial phrases found in the folktales. Suitable for both class use and independent study, The Routledge Modern Greek Reader is an essential tool for increasing language proficiency skills and enriching students’ cultural knowledge.

The Routledge Modern Greek Reader

Author: Maria Kaliambou
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317610571
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 252

The Routledge Modern Greek Reader

Author: Maria Kaliambou
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781317610564
Category : FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY
Languages : en
Pages : 169

Book Description
The Routledge Modern Greek Reader has been specially designed for post-beginners to advanced learners of Greek. Written by an experienced instructor, this innovative reader offers both students and teachers of Modern Greek the pedagogical tools to utilise richly textured folktale material in a language class. Students can develop their linguistic skills while simultaneously engaging with the broader social and cultural context of the language. Features include: - Twenty five readings organised according to level of difficulty, beginning with easy short stories and progressing onto more advanced level texts. - Vocabulary lists with English translations and vocabulary in context supporting each reading - Comprehension questions in each chapter with answers provided in the key to help foster stronger reading and writings skills - Language exercises and subject specific tasks to stimulate classroom discussion and help students develop strong essay writing skills in Greek - Three folktales presented in different dialects at the end of the book to help students understand variety within the Greek language itself - A complete Greek-English glossary and a list of all idiomatic expression and phrases found in the folktales at the end of the book. Suitable for both class use and independent study, The Routledge Modern Greek Reader is an essential tool for increasing language proficiency skills and enriching students' cultural knowledge.

Medieval and Modern Greek

Author: Robert Browning
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521299787
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 172

Book Description
Traces the history of the Greek language from the immediately postclassical or Hellenistic period to the present day. In particular, the historical roots of modern Greek internal bilingualism are traced. First published by Hutchinson in 1969, the work has been substantially revised and updated.

Essential Modern Greek Grammar

Author: Douglas Q. Adams
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486113434
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
This logical, developmental presentation of the major aspects of modern Greek grammar includes all the necessary tools for speech and comprehension. Designed for adults with limited learning time who wish to acquire the basics of everyday modern Greek, this grammar features numerous shortcuts and timesavers. Ideal as an introduction, supplement, or refresher.

Greek Magic

Author: John Petropoulos
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134459246
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 209

Book Description
Greek Magic presents a well-illustrated introduction to the often-neglected aspect of the Ancient Greeks’ legacy to western culture – numerous magical beliefs, practices and figures like the medieval and modern witch and warlock.

Modern Greek for Classicists

Author: Ilias Kolokouris
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781734018943
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 252

Book Description
Ilias Kolokouris's Modern Greek for Classicists is a reading companion for those who have already had some exposure to the Greek world - be it a solid foundation in Ancient Greek, some knowledge of the Greek alphabet acquired while studying Latin, or even just a few set phrases memorized to communicate with locals during a trip to Greece. This book aims to build upon such foundations to expand access to the fascinating culture, literature, and society of Modern Greece. Modern Greek for Classicists is structured as a graded reader, with fictional narratives in Modern Greek, followed by comprehension and discussion questions designed to facilitate language acquisition. Each dialogue has a limited set of vocabulary, and the grammar moves from the more simple to the more complex. Animated videos accompany and expand upon the main story. How does this book teach Modern Greek? Incremental repetition and progressively more complex readings play a key role in our pedagogical approach. We believe that, when highly motivated learners are given confidence in their abilities and an environment with low levels of anxiety, they will be better equipped for success in second language acquisition. This is why we want each lesson to be a playful, enjoyable activity. Most importantly, this book is designed to feel yours. You can read it at your own pace, whenever and wherever you prefer, with whomever you wish. As you go on to use this book, you will notice that learning Modern Greek is both feasible and inspiring.

Greek Literature in Late Antiquity

Author: Dr Scott Fitzgerald Johnson
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN: 1409479420
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 244

Book Description
Late Antiquity has attracted a significant amount of attention in recent years. As a historical period it has thus far been defined by the transformation of Roman institutions, the emergence of distinct religious cultures (Jewish, Christian, Islamic), and the transmission of ancient knowledge to medieval and early modern Europe. Despite all this, the study of late antique literary culture is still in its infancy, especially for the Greek and other eastern texts examined in this volume. The contributions here presented make new inroads into a rich literature notable above all for its flexibility and unparalleled creativity in combining multiple languages and literary traditions. The authors and texts discussed include Philostratus, Eusebius of Caesarea, Nonnos of Panopolis, the important St Polyeuktos epigram, and numerous others. The volume makes use of a variety of interdisciplinary approaches in an attempt to provoke discussion on change (Dynamism), literary education (Didacticism), and reception studies (Classicism). The result is a study which highlights the erudition and literary sophistication characteristic of the period and brings questions of contextualization, linguistic association, and artistic imagination to bear on little-known or undervalued texts, without neglecting important evidence from material culture and social practices. With contributions by both established scholars and young innovators in the field of late antique studies, there is no work of comparable authority or scope currently available. This volume will stimulate further interest in a range of untapped texts from Late Antiquity.

Reading Greek

Author: Joint Association of Classical Teachers. Greek Course
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521698529
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 560

Book Description
Second edition of best-selling one-year introductory course in ancient Greek for students and adults. This volume provides full grammatical support and numerous exercises at different levels. The presentations of grammar have been substantially revised and the volume completely redesigned, with the use of colour.

Teaching Fairy Tales

Author: Nancy L. Canepa
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 0814339360
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 477

Book Description
Scholars from many different academic areas will use this volume to explore and implement new aspects of the field of fairy-tale studies in their teaching and research.