A Linguistic Anachronism.

Goumas, Marylle J.

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A Linguistic Anachronism

Goumas, Marylle J.

Modern Languages, 55, 3, 127-128, Sep 74

Greek school children are forced to learn an artificial form of their language, Katharevousa, in which textbooks and scholarly treatises are written; this conflicts with everyday spoken Demotic Greek and makes learning extremely confusing. (CK)

Descriptors: Greek, Language Instruction, Language Skills, Language Standardization, National Programs, Official Languages

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