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Greek (GREEK)
Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
GREEK 101. Elementary Ancient Greek I.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Grammar and vocabulary of ancient Greek, within the context of Greek culture; reading knowledge through texts adapted from classical authors.
GREEK 102. Elementary Ancient Greek II.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: GREEK 101
Grammar and vocabulary of ancient Greek, within the context of Greek culture; reading knowledge through texts adapted from classical and later authors.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GREEK 201. Intermediate Classical Greek.
Cr. arr.
F.
Prereq: GREEK 102
Emphasis on grammatical principles, composition and reading classical or Hellenistic texts.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GREEK 332. Introduction to Classical Greek Literature.
Cr. arr.
S.
Prereq: GREEK 201
Readings in ancient Greek Literature with emphasis on critical analysis of style, structure or thought.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GREEK 441. Advanced Readings in Greek Literature.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.
Prereq: GREEK 332
Study of individual authors or genres; intensive reading in the original supplemented by modern criticism and analysis in English. Authors and genres will vary; courses may be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits each.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GREEK 442. Advanced Topics in Greek Literature.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. S.
Prereq: GREEK 332
Advanced study of authors or topics relating to Greek literature. Authors and topics will vary; courses may be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits each.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GREEK 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in Greek and permission of department chair
Designed to meet the needs of students who seek work in areas other than those in which courses are offered, or who desire to integrate a study of literature or language with special problems in major fields.
No more than 9 credits of Greek 490 may be counted toward graduation.