Topics in Indo-European Linguistics
| Title | Ζητήματα Ινδοευρωπαϊκής Γλωσσολογίας / Topics in Indo-European Linguistics |
| Code | ΙΓΕ912 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | Philology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600024832 |
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 | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600257046
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Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600257046
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- ΙΓΕ911 Topics in Language Change
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn:
(a) what Indo-European Ablaut and the laryngeal theory are.
(b) the differences between the formation of words/forms by the means of Ablaut and of morphemes.
(c) the role of the phonetic laws in obscuring the Indo-European Ablaut.
(d) the role of the laryngeal theory in Indo-european Linguistics.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
We focus on the Indo-european Ablaut and the Laryngeal theory. We examine the role of the Indo-european Ablaut in Proto-Indo-european and in Ancient Greek. Also, the differences between the formation of words/forms by the means of Ablaut and of morphemes. The basic phonetic laws of Ancient Greek are presented, together with the way they obscured the function of the Indo-European Ablaut. Also, the basic principles of the laryngeal theory are presented, together with its role in Indo-european Linguistics and in the development of Ancient Greek.
Keywords
etymology, Greek language, loanword, inherited word, new formation
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminars | 33 | ||||
| Reading Assigment | 97 | ||||
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | 20 | ||||
| Written assigments | 100 | ||||
| Total | 250 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Formative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Beekes, R. S. P. (2014). Greek etymological dictionary. 2 τόμ. Leiden: Brill.
Chantraine, P. (2022). Ετυμολογικό λεξικό της αρχαίας ελληνικής. Ιστορία των λέξεων. Θεσσαλονίκη: Ινστιτούτο Νεοελληνικών Σπουδών.
Beekes, R. S. P. (1969). The development of Proto-Indoeuropean laryngeals in Greek. The Hague: Mouton.
Papanastassiou, G. 2021. «Main phonetic changes in Ancient Greek obscuring the PIE ablaut» στο G. Giannakis, L. Conti, J. de la Villa & R. Fornieles (επιμ.), Synchrony and diachrony of Ancient Greek. Language, Linguistics and Philology. Essays in Honor of Emilio Crespo, Berlin & Boston: De Gruyter, 193-211.
Last Update
05-06-2025
