Academic Bulletin Greek - Course Descriptions - 2011-12

Course Descriptions—Language Studies

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.

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.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Greek 101  

A systematic review and study of fundamental Greek forms and constructions with practice in writing Greek sentences.  This course is offered fall or spring semester by arrangement.

Prerequisites: Greek 101, 102.

Course Descriptions—Literature and Fine Arts

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.

Prerequisites: Greek 101, 102.

Selected readings in the New Testament. One-half or one course credit by arrangement. This course is offered on request.  The material will be varied from year to year and the course may be elected more than once.

Prerequisites: Greek 101, 102.

Selections to suit the needs and interests of the class will be made from the Greek poets and dramatists. The material will be varied from year to year and the course may be elected more than once.  This course is offered ub alternate years in the spring semester.

Prerequisites: Greek 201

Selections to suit the needs and interests of the class will be made from Greek history, oratory, and philosophy. The material will be varied from year to year and the course may be elected more than once.  This course is offered in the fall semester.

Prerequisites: Greek 201

Selections to suit the needs and interests of the class will be made from  Homer’s Iliad or Odyssey. The material will be varied from year to year and the course may be elected more than once. This course is offered in alternate years in the spring semester.

Prerequisite: Greek 201

Students desiring to perform independent study in Greek (specialized work in an author, period or genre) should plan this work with the instructor who will supervise the project. By arrangement.

Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair is required.

Students desiring to perform independent study in Greek (specialized work in an author, period or genre) should plan this work with the instructor who will supervise the project. By arrangement.

Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair is required.

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.