2007–2008 Greek Courses
Beginning Greek
Semester: Year
This course seeks to introduce the student to the reading of classical Greek literature as quickly as possible. The Attic dialect is primarily studied, since this dialect is used by Thucydides, Plato, the orators, and the dramatists in their dialogue scenes. In the second semester, selections will be read from Euripides’ tragedy Bacchae.
Beginning.
Intermediate Greek
Level: Intermediate
Semester: Year
This course has two aims: to develop the student’s ability to read Greek intelligently and fluently and to give the student a general understanding of Greek history and literature. The authors to be read will be determined at the time of registration.
Intermediate. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
Advanced Greek
Level: Advanced
Semester: Year
This course has two aims: to extend the student’s ability to read classical Greek and to deepen the student’s appreciation of the literary traditions of the Greeks. The authors to be read will be determined at the time of registration.
Advanced. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.