Greek Courses
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GREK 100 - Elementary Classical Greek I
4 hours
This course, along with its continuation (GREK 101: Elementary Classical Greek II)
covers the basic grammar and vocabulary of classical Attic Greek, the
dialect in use in Athens and its environs (Attica) in the period ca.
480-330 B.C.E. With this linguistic base, students are prepared to
progress to readings in ancient Greek texts from a variety of authors,
periods, and genres. NOTE: Successful completion of GREK 100 and the
continuing course GREK 101 fulfills the Foreign Language component of
the Interconnecting Perspectives.
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GREK 101 - Elementary Classical Greek II
4 hours
This course is a continuation of GREK 100: Elementary Classical Greek I, and covers
more of the basic grammar and vocabulary of the ancient Greek Language
as embodied in the Attic dialect of the classical period. With the
linguistic base achieved in GREK 100 and GREK 101, students are prepared
to progress to readings in ancient Greek texts from various authors,
periods, and genres. Prerequisite: GREK 100 or permission of the
instructor. NOTE: Successful completion of GREK 101 fulfills the Foreign
Language component of the Interconnecting Perspectives.
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GREK 200 - Intermediate Classical Greek I
3 hours
Readings from the works of Plato directed towards developing skills in
translation and also achieving some understanding of Platonic thought as
expressed through the figure of Socrates. Prerequisite: GREK 101 or
consent of instructor.
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GREK 201 - Intermediate Greek II
3 hours
A course in reading Greek prose literature, with an emphasis on the
development of translation skills, the acquisition of text-appropriate
vocabulary, review of grammar, as well as attention to cultural context.
Depending on the students’ interests, texts may include works such as
Herodotus’ Histories, law speeches of Lysias, and selections from the
New Testament. Prerequisite: GREK 200. NOTE: General Honors Course.
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GREK 300 - Greek Epic Poetry
3 hours
Selected readings in Greek from the Epic poets, with supplementary reading
and discussion in English. Prerequisite: GREK 201 or consent of
instructor. NOTE: General Honors Course.
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GREK 301 - Greek Drama and Lyric Poetry
3 hours
Selected readings in Greek from the works of the tragic, comic, and lyric
poets, with supplementary reading and discussion in English.
Prerequisite: GREK 300 or consent of instructor. NOTE: General Honors
Course.
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GREK 302 -- Greek Prose
3 hours
Selected readings in Greek from authors of the Classical period (480-323
BCE), with possible forays into the subsequent Hellenistic and Roman
eras. Students will also spend substantial time developing their skills
in Greek morphology and grammar. Supplementary reading and discussion
will be conducted in English. May be repeated for credit with consent of
the instructor.
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GREK 303 -- Hellenistic Greek Literature
3 hours
Selected reading in Greek from authors of the Hellenistic period (323-30
BCE), with possible forays into the subsequent Roman period as well;
supplementary reading and discussion in English. May be repeated for
credit with consent of the instructor.
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