The course aims to provide an overview of various methods of linguistic research applied to the Greek language, with an emphasis on diachronic and non-conventional perspectives. Students will be introduced to a range of approaches (e.g., discourse analysis, dialectology, metalinguistics, sociolinguistics, and semiotics) and to a wide variety of texts, from Greek literary and historical dialects to Late Antique and early Byzantine papyri, spanning authors from Homer to John Tzetzes and early modern Greek writers. The course combines short lectures with collective practical exercises led by the instructors. Participants are expected to have at least the ability to read Greek script and a basic familiarity with linguistic terminology. However, particular attention—especially during the hands-on sessions—will be given to adapting the activities to the diverse academic backgrounds and competencies of the participants.
Students will be required to read an article and complete an exercise (approximately 1 hour) in preparation for each of the five lessons.
More information: https://www.greeklinguistics.ugent.be/
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