Ancient Greek Courses
Ancient Greek Courses
GRK 101 , GRK 102, GRK 103 Elementary Ancient Greek
The first two terms concentrate on grammar; the third term provides an introduction to classical Ancient Greek poetry and prose.
GRK 210 Greek Prose Composition
This course reviews the fundamentals of Greek grammar and works toward refined knowledge of Greek idiom and sentence structure. Class meetings emphasize a workshop approach, with group critiques of composition assignments and stylistic analysis of selected prose passages.
GRK 211 , GRK 311 Greek Historians
Selections from authors such as Herodotus, Thucydides, and Xenophon are read in Greek.
GRK 212 , GRK 312 Greek Epic Poetry
Selections from Homer's Odyssey and/or Iliad are read in Greek.
GRK 213 , GRK 313 Greek Comedy
A comedy of Aristophanes or Menander is read in Greek.
GRK 214 , GRK 314 Greek Philosophy
Selections from authors such as Plato, Xenophon, and Aristotle are read in Greek.
GRK 215 , GRK 315 Greek Rhetoric and Oratory
Selections from authors such as Lysias and Demosthenes are read in Greek.
GRK 216 , GRK 316 Greek Tragedy
Works of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripedes are read in Greek.
GRK 217 , GRK 317 Greek Novel
Works of Greek novels such as Longus' Daphnis and Chloe are read in Greek.
GRK 218 , GRK 318 Greek Lyric Poetry
Selections from Greek lyric poets (Sappho, Archilochus and others) are read in Greek.
GRK 220 Reading Greek 1/2 or 1
Through sight reading of a Greek prose text and periodic grammar review, this course is designed to strengthen reading skills.
GRK 270 , GRK 370 Topics in Greek Literature
Topics will vary from year to year, focusing on a particular text or theme in Greek literature. Example: Greek Hellenistic Poetry.
GRK 295 Special Topics 1/2 or 1
Courses offered occasionally to students in special areas of Greek not covered in the usual curriculum.
GRK 395 Special Topics 1/2 or 1
Courses offered occasionally to students in special areas of Greek not covered in the usual curriculum.
GRK 400 Advanced Studies 1/2 or 1
See College Honors Program.