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Classical and Modern Languages

Greek Courses

GREK 100 - Elementary Greek I
4 hours

This course, along with its continuation (GREK 101: Elementary 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.

GREK 101 - Elementary Greek II
4 hours

This course is a continuation of GREK 100: Elementary 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.

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.

GREK 201 - Intermediate Classical Greek II
3 hours

Readings from the Histories of Herodotus, with the aim of increasing skill in translation as well as achieving some understanding of the development of Greek civilization in the sixth and fifth centuries B.C.E. Prerequisite: GREK 200 or
consent of instructor. NOTE: General Honors Course.

GREK 211 - New Testament Greek
3 hours

Through extensive readings of various New Testament and Greek authors and systematic review of various elements of Greek syntax, the student is offered the opportunity to refresh and to increase knowledge of the language and to acquire
greater facility in the task of translating. Prerequisite: GREK 200 or consent of instructor. NOTE: General Honors Course.

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.

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.

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.

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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