Topics in Historical Sociolinguistics
| Title | Ζητήματα Ιστορικής Κοινωνιογλωσσολογίας / Topics in Historical Sociolinguistics |
| Code | ΙΓΕ917 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | Philology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600024837 |
Programme of Study: P.M.S. THEŌRĪTIKĪS, ISTORIKĪS KAI SYGKRITIKĪS GLŌSSOLOGIAS
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYGCΗRONES PROSEGGISEIS TĪS GLŌSSAS | Mandatory Elective Courses | Winter/Spring | - | 10 |
| ISTORIKĪ GLŌSSOLOGIA KAI GLŌSSIKĪ EPAFĪ | Elective Courses belonging to the selected specialization | Winter/Spring | - | 10 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600257038
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Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600257038
- At the Website of the School:
- eLearning:
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Students will be informes as to how modern concepts and methods of sociolinguistics are applicable to ancient societies, particularly those of Ancient Greece and Rome.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Respect natural environment
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Sociolinguistic concepts such as language and: identity, ideology, social class, age, educational level, gender, geography and religion can be studied in an insightful way for societies in Antiquity. Special reference will be made to Ancient Greek and Roman societies.
Keywords
language, identity, social class, gender, religion
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Students will be asked to process and produce material in an electronic form.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 85 | ||||
| Reading Assigment | 55 | ||||
| Project | 35 | ||||
| Written assigments | 40 | ||||
| Exams | 35 | ||||
| Total | 250 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written essay based on bibliography but original ideas will be required. Written exams on the course.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Clackson, J. (2015). Language and society in the Greek and Roman worlds. Cambridge University Press.
Gera, D. L. (2003). Ancient Greek ideas on speech, language, and civilization. Oxford University Press.
Adams, J. N., Janse, M., & Swain, S. (Eds.). (2002). Bilingualism in ancient society: Language contact and the written text. Oxford University Press, USA.
Olivelle, P. (2005). Language, texts, and society: explorations in ancient Indian culture and religion.
Last Update
15-07-2025
