Is Ancient Greek useful?

If you’re thinking about studying archaeology, religion or philosophy you’ll find it extremely useful; it’s great for pre-med (bio terms are often from Greek roots) and pre-law students too. Modern Greek is closely related to ancient, so you’ll have a leg up when you go island-hopping in the Mediterranean.

What language is best for philosophy?

For the undergraduate still undecided about his or her particular interests in philosophy, the safest bet is German, i.e., it is the language most likely to be useful wherever one ends up concentrating in philosophy.

Is Latin or Greek more important to learn?

Greek is more important, particularly in the areas of science, philosophy, mathematics, drama. For politics, law and history, Latin is important, but in the eastern part of the Roman Empire, Greek was the language of that as well. I am not sure which language is easier to learn.

What do we learn from Ancient Greek?

Ancient Greek lives on in modern Greek, but we learn ancient Greek primarily to read and study ancient texts written originally on papyrus (papyrology), on stone monuments (epigraphy), or coins (numismatics). A person who studies ancient Greek & Latin literature is called a philologist.

What is the difference between Greek and Latin literature?

Grammar and syntax are somewhat more simple and familiar, while Greek is sometimes fluid and various. On the other hand, if one wants to focus on intertextuality or the historical process followed in literature, it is important to start with Greek. Latin literature is a derivative of the Greek one since its very beginning in the 3rd ce

What do you call a person who studies ancient Greek literature?

A person who studies ancient Greek & Latin literature is called a philologist. From ancient written sources we have a good idea of what the dialects of ancient Greek sounded like, but you will not be learning how to speak Greek in this course; rather, you will learn the grammar and syntax through oral and written drills.

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