Entering the intermediate sequence means entering into the vast οἰκουμÎνη of Greek literature. In this course, we’ll be reading real Ancient Greek from a wide array of different authors, ranging from the legendary preclassical fabulist Aesop, to Atticizing writers of the Roman era like Plutarch, to biblical writers like Saint Paul and Saint John. The emphasis in this course will be on reading small, self-contained pieces of Greek literature that are unadapted, so that students have the opportunity to read complete and coherent works of compelling ancient literature that are nonetheless of a manageable size. As they develop their understanding of the diversity of form of the corpus of Ancient Greek texts, students will continue to develop their ability to speak in Ancient Greek and discuss texts using the language they are reading in.
Course details:
- Sessions last 1.5 hours
- 1 session per week
- Course lasts 14 weeks
- Term runs May 3, 2026 – Aug. 8, 2026
How ALI courses work:
- ALI courses are live, online classes run by ALI Ancient Greek professors. Learn Ancient Greek from anywhere.
- Classes run on a trimester basis.
- Fall: September – December
- Spring: January – April
- Summer: May – August
- We want to make sure you’re completely satisfied. If you don’t love your first Ancient Greek class, we guarantee a 100% refund. After that, in weeks 2 – 4, refunds will be made on a pro rata basis, based on however many class sessions you’ve attended. We cannot issue refunds after the fourth week of classes.
- Read more on our FAQ page and check out our academic calendar page to see a more detailed schedule
