Historical Linguistics and Comparative Philology
The subject includes an introduction to the methods and aims of historical and comparative linguistics, the reconstruction of the Indo-European protolanguage and its development into Greek and Latin. The questions set will require specific competence in one of the two classical languages but not necessarily both. An opportunity will be given for (optional) commentary on archaic Greek or Latin texts. The subject is taught mainly in lectures and classes (which cover the corresponding undergraduate options), but individual tutorials are also provided.
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