KT25-26 Greek Epigraphy

This is an in-depth intensive introduction into Greek Epigraphy with most of the teaching and training in the immediate vicinity of the major archaeological monuments and museums in Athens. The intensive course is preceded by preliminary sessions in the Netherlands, in which basic heuristic instruction is given and Greek inscriptions are studied within their linguistic, literary, and social-historical context.

The course is primarily intended for MA, RMA and PhD students in Classics, Ancient History, Ancient Studies, Archaeology and Religious Studies, but it is also open to others. The course is part of the curriculum for Research MA and PhD students of the National Research School OIKOS. Prior knowledge of Epigraphy is not necessary, but you need to have a basic level of Greek (a completed elementary course of at least 10 ECTS or a high school exam/A-level in Ancient Greek).The program in Athens consists of site and museum visits combined with epigraphical study. Students prepare flash-presentations (both individually and in groups) to be delivered during these visits. Each student prepares an individual epigraphic assignment, which consists of a critical edition, an epigraphical lemma and a commentary in relation to one or two specific epigraphical monuments. The assignments are discussed in a work-in-progress session on the final day of the excursion and followed up by a written paper upon return to the Netherlands (deadline: 31st January).

The course will be taught in English.

Greek inscriptions can be read and discussed in a secondary school classroom. Students will become acquainted with Athens, a destination of school excursions. Students of an Educational Master can do an assignment tailored to an educational purpose. If you want to do such an assignment, please indicate this to the teachers when you register for the course.