Getting Started with Introduction to Old Persian (Through Ancient Greek)
Hello! Welcome to the Ancient Language Institute. We’re so excited you’ll be studying Ancient Greek with us this 2025 spring term.
You are now enrolled in Introduction to Old Persian (Through Ancient Greek) (G600). Classes will begin the week of Jan. 5, 2025. Please read on to learn more about logistics, course materials, first assignment, and your Zoom classroom.
If you have any questions about the program at any time, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We want to make sure you have the best, smoothest experience with ALI possible. We have and will continue to put in lots of work to ensure your success and happiness, but we do need you to do some work to help us, too. Please read on and we will explain.
Please bookmark this page for future reference – it will be helpful as you prepare for your course. The information presented here is critically important and has several action steps that require your attention.
Overview
- Note down your class meeting schedule.
- Get to work on your first assignment (explained below) as soon as possible.
- Look for an email from your teacher one week before classes begin. This will contain your class Zoom link.
- You will receive your full class syllabus on the first day of class.
Class Meeting Time
When you signed up, you selected a course section with a weekly meeting time. That is the day and time your class will meet over Zoom every week. Please save this to your calendar so we don’t have any conflicts arise! If you have forgotten, please check the order notification email you received after checkout. That email will have your course section meeting time. If at any point you need to switch sections, please let us know ASAP. We’re happy to help.
The first week of classes begins Jan. 5, 2025. The last week of classes begins Apr. 6, 2025.
Your teacher will be in touch one week before classes begin with a Zoom link and other logistical information.
Course Materials
In this course, you will be learning Old Persian grammar, vocabulary, and cuneiform. We will read a variety of inscriptions. We will provide you with a digital version of the selections you need to read, so don’t worry about acquiring any course materials.
First Assignment
Your teacher will be in touch a few weeks prior to the start of the course about your first assignment.
Thanks again for joining us. We are excited to have you in class. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
Very best,
The Ancient Language Institute Team
hello@ancientlanguage.com