Ancient Greek is offered in the following specializations and levels:
The Classical Greek course prepares for the state supplementary examination in Greek („Graecum„). You will learn the classic Attic dialect; Hellenistic and Imperial texts written in Koine Greek are also read. The focus is on excerpts from Plato’s works.
Please note the following information from LaSuB regarding registration for supplementary examinations in Ancient Greek / Latin:
Since August 1, 2023, the application for admission to the supplementary examination must be submitted to the school supervisory authority no later than 12 weeks before the start of the examination and an application for compensation for disadvantages in the supplementary examination must be submitted at the same time as the application for admission to the supplementary examination (number 2 letters b and c Annex 4 to Section 66 SOGYA).
Approved aids for exams:
B1/B2: A Dictionary, Index of Irregular Stems Benseler
In the New Testament Greek (Hellenistic Greek) course, excerpts from the New Testament, texts by early Christian authors and from the context of Christianity are read. Depending on the study regulations, the course is compulsory for students of the Protestant and Catholic religion (except for LA elementary school). If you have the „Graecum“ qualification, you do not need this course.
Exams:
The prerequisite for participation in B1 is successful completion of the A1 course. The examination consists of a language test (written exam, 90 minutes). Registration takes place via SELMA; you will receive information on this in good time from the study organisation. If you are enrolled on a teacher training programme and the LAPO I requires the ‘Knowledge of Ancient Greek’ exam, the LaSuB is responsible for this. Information on dates and registration can be found further down on this website. Please note the registration deadlines
Required workload including vocabulary:
A1/A2+ New Testament Greek: Matheton 1-13/ after 2 SWS: Matheton 1-7
B1 New Testament Greek: Matheton 1-27
Approved Resources for B1 New Testament Greek
A Dictionary of Ancient Greek – German / Stems of Irregular Verbs Benseler Dictionary
Students who have to take the knowledge test in ancient Greek (for teaching) submit this form to the Dresden State Office for Schools and Education in good time by the registration deadline, fully completed and signed and with the current enrollment certificate: Anmeldeformular_Kenntnisse_La_Gr_LaSuB
Students who have to take the Graecums exam should submit this form to the Dresden State Office for Schools and Education in good time by the registration deadline, fully completed and signed, and with the current enrollment certificate: Anmeldeformular_Ergänzungsprüfung_LAT_GRAE_LaSuB
The documents for registration are to be sent to the State Office for Schools and Education – Dresden location by e-mail at poststelle-d@lasub.smk.sachsen.de