Course Descriptions
The GREK 101, 102, 201 sequence covers the full grammar and syntax of the Classical Greek and prepares the student to read a wide range of prose and poetry from the archaic, classical and Hellenistic periods.
For Modern Greek, please see the Modern Greek section of the Bulletin.
GREK 101
Elementary Greek I
3 Semester Hours
A basic introduction to Greek grammar and syntax, including noun declension and verb conjugation; translation of simple prose passages.
GREK 102
Elementary Greek II
3 Semester Hours
A continuation of the grammar and syntax covered in GREK 101, with a focus on more complex sentences and dependent clauses; translation of most elaborate prose and poetry passages.
Prerequisite: GREK 101 or equivalent.
GREK 198
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
GREK 199
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
GREK 201
Intermediate Greek
3 Semester Hours
A continuation of the GREK 101 and 102 sequence, focusing on more advanced constructions; grammar review and translation of unedited passages of poetry and prose.
Prerequisite: GREK 102 or equivalent.
GREK 298
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
GREK 299
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
GREK 311
Readings in Homeric Greek
3 Semester Hours
Readings in Homer's Iliad, Odyssey, and the Homeric Hymns.
This course may be repeated for credit.
GREK 312
Greek Drama
3 Semester Hours
Readings in Greek Tragedy (Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides) and/or Comedy (Aristophanes, Menander).
This course may be repeated for credit.
GREK 313
Greek Lyric Poetry
3 Semester Hours
Readings in early lyric, elegiac, iambic, and choral poetry.
GREK 314
Hellenistic Greek Poetry
3 Semester Hours
Readings in Callimachus, Apollonius, Theocritus.
GREK 322
Greek Philosophy
3 Semester Hours
Readings in Plato and/or Aristotle.
This course may be repeated for credit.
GREK 325
Greek Orators
3 Semester Hours
Readings in Lysias, Demonsthenes, Isocrates, Aeschines, Antiphon.
This course may be repeated for credit.
GREK 327
Greek Historians
3 Semester Hours
Readings in Heroditus, Thucydides, Xenophon.
This course may be repeated for credit.
GREK 329
Hellenistic Greek Prose
3 Semester Hours
Readings in Greek literature from the 3rd century B.C. to the New Testament.
This course may be repeated for credit.
GREK 398
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
GREK 399
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
GREK 410
Practicum: Teaching Classical Greek
3 Semester Hours
Practicum in teaching elementary Greek. Topics include pedagogy, planning, presentation, testing, grading, tutoring, and problem-solving.
Permission of the instructor required.
Prerequisite: At least two semesters of Greek at the 300- or 400-level and a minimum GPA of 3.3 (B+) in GREK courses.
GREK 415
Special Topics in Greek Literature
3 Semester Hours
This course may be repeated for credit.
GREK 498
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
GREK 499
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
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