Title of the resource
Title of the resource in english
Publisher
Classical Languages Teachers Association, Australia
Original language
Target and Age Group
Beginners’ Greek, teachers, children, homeschoolers
Contents & Purpose
Uses the Greek myths to introduce students to basics of Classical Greek. Incorporates cross-cultural reflection, emphasizing connections with Australian Aboriginal mythology. Uses a frame narrative of four young Australians (one Anglo-Irish, one Aboriginal, one of Greek descent, and one Asian-Australian), who are learning Greek in order to enter a competition for a trip to Athens. Connections between Greek and Australian culture are made through references to Greek-language newspapers, the Greek community, Sydney architecture, and expressions (In Australia, the expression Eureka! is connected to a miners’ rebellion in the colonial era).. Accompanied by a teacher’s guide.
