Tutoring Sessions : these sessions take place in the late afternoon and involve group correction of exercises assigned during class. The instructor assigns exercises to be completed independently by participants throughout the day. There are ample opportunities for discussion and further exploration with participants. The Coptic Summer School program offers three types of learning experiences:Ĭlasses : these lectures are conducted in English every morning for two hours, during which the instructor provides necessary grammatical knowledge using a shared virtual screen and digital handouts.

The course is designed to provide an essential foundation for further study of Coptic language and literature, as well as for research in the field of ancient religious history. Throughout the course, students are offered opportunities to practice reading and translating Coptic texts, while engaging in discussions of the cultural and historical contexts in which Coptic texts were produced.īy the end of the course, students are expected to have acquired a solid foundation in Coptic grammar and morphology, as well as a basic proficiency in reading and translating simple Coptic texts. Additional useful bibliography for the course includes: Coptic in 20 Lessons by Bentley Layton, published by Peeters in 2007, and A Coptic Grammar by Bentley Layton, published by Harrassowitz Verlag in 2011.

While digital copies of selected materials will also be made available, participants are strongly encouraged to obtain their own copy of the textbook, although it is not essential for a fruitful participation in the course. Lambdin, published by Mercer University Press in 1983. The course textbook is Introduction to Sahidic Coptic by Thomas O. The course is taught in English, and no previous knowledge of Coptic or other languages is required. This course is suitable for beginners with no prior knowledge of Coptic, but a basic understanding of ancient Greek may be helpful. The primary emphasis of the course will be on the Coptic verbal system, with some attention given to syntax. The course is designed to introduce students to the basic elements of Coptic grammar and morphology, enabling them to read and translate simple texts in the main classical variety of the language.

The Coptic Language Summer School aims to provide students, scholars, and enthusiasts of ancient religious history with a comprehensive and well-founded understanding of the Coptic language, with a focus on the Sahidic variety.

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