Course Descriptions—Language Studies
GRK 101 Beginning Greek
This course includes the study of elementary grammar, the reading of selected pieces of Greek literature, and a general introduction to the literature and civilization of ancient Greece. Four recitations each week. Greek 101 is taught in the fall semester; Greek 102 in the spring semester.
Credits: 1
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GRK 102 Beginning Greek
This course includes the study of elementary grammar, the reading of selected pieces of Greek literature, and a general introduction to the literature and civilization of ancient Greece. Four recitations each week. Greek 101 is taught in the fall semester; Greek 102 in the spring semester.
Successful completion of Greek 101 is a prerequisite for Greek 102.
Credits: 1
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GRK 330 Greek Composition
A systematic review and study of fundamental Greek forms and constructions
with practice in writing Greek sentences. Two recitations each week.
Offered fall or spring semester by arrangement.
Prerequisite: Greek 101, 102.
Credits: 1/2
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Course Descriptions—Literature and Fine Arts
GRK 201 Intermediate Greek
The choice of readings is adapted to the needs and the desires of the class. We will read selections from Lysias’ speeches and other appropriate works. The emphasis will be on developing facility in reading Greek. This course is offered in the fall semester.
Prerequisite: Greek 101, 102.
Credits: 1
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GRK 202 Intermediate Greek
The aim of the course is to continue developing facility in reading Greek. We will read selections from Homer’s Iliad or Odyssey. This course is offered in the spring semester.
Prerequisite: Greek 201.
Credits: 1
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GRK 210 New Testament Greek
Selected readings in the New Testament. One-half or one course credit by arrangement. Offered on request.
Prerequisite: Greek 101, 102.
Credits: 1/2
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GRK 301 Advanced Greek Reading
Selections to suit the needs and interests of the class will be made from the Greek poets, historians, and philosophers. The material will be varied from year to year and the course may be elected more than once. One-half or one course credit each semester.
Prerequisite: Greek 201, 202.
Credits: 1/2
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GRK 302 Advanced Greek Reading
Selections to suit the needs and interests of the class will be made from the Greek poets, historians, and philosophers. The material will be varied from year to year and the course may be elected more than once. One-half or one course credit each semester.
Prerequisite: Greek 201, 202.
Credits: 1/2
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GRK 387 Independent Study
Students desiring to perform independent study in Greek (specialized work in an author, period or genre) should plan this work with an instructor who will supervise the project. One-half or one course credit by arrangement.
Consent of the department chair is required.
Credits: 1/2
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GRK 388 Independent Study
Students desiring to perform independent study in Greek (specialized work in an author, period or genre) should plan this work with an instructor who will supervise the project. One-half or one course credit by arrangement.
Consent of the department chiar is required.
Credits: 1/2
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GRK 400 Focussed Discussion of a Topic and Senior Reading
A seminar on a selected topic with a long paper directed by a member of the department. The paper is to be presented at a Classics Colloquium during the senior year. This course is offered in the fall semester.
Credits: 1
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