Greek (GRK)
GRK 1010 Introduction to the Reading of Ancient Greek 1 3 cr
Readings in Ancient Greek poetry and prose with related exercises in grammar and composition intended to prepare students to read Classical and Hellenistic Greek.
Mutually Exclusive: GRK 1030
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
GRK 1020 Introduction to the Reading of Ancient Greek 2 3 cr
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: GRK 1010.
Prerequisite: GRK 1010.
Mutually Exclusive: GRK 1030
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
GRK 1030 New Testament Greek 6 cr
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
GRK 1060 Introductory Modern Greek 1 3 cr
A practical introduction to the written and spoken language for those with little or no knowledge of Modern Greek. Personal instruction in script, vocabulary, aural comprehension, pronunciation and syntax is supplemented with the use of audio recording in the laboratory or via other media such as the internet. Not for credit towards the Major or Minor in Classical Studies.
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
GRK 1070 Introductory Modern Greek 2 3 cr
The continuation of GRK 1060 with further personal instruction in vocabulary, aural comprehension, pronunciation and syntax supplemented with the use of audio recordings in the laboratory or via other media such as the internet. Not for credit towards the Major or Minor in Classical Studies.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [GRK 1060] or written consent of department head.
Prerequisite: [GRK 1060] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
GRK 2060 Intermediate Modern Greek 1 3 cr
Continued study and practice in oral and written communication in Modern Greek. Course work includes conversation, prose composition and reading of selected texts from Greek literary works and popular media. Not for credit towards a Major or Minor in Classical Studies.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [GRK 1070] or written consent of department head.
Prerequisite: [GRK 1070] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
GRK 2070 Intermediate Modern Greek 2 3 cr
Continued study and practice in oral and written communication in Modern Greek. Course work includes conversation, prose composition and reading of selected texts from Greek literary works and popular media. Not for credit towards a Major or Minor in Classical Studies.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [GRK 2060] or written consent of department head.
Prerequisite: [GRK 2060] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
GRK 2700 Intermediate Readings in Ancient Greek 3 cr
Further readings in ancient Greek poetry and prose with related exercises in grammar and composition intended to advance the student's skill at reading Classical and Hellenistic Greek. Students may not hold credit for both GRK 2700 and the former GRK 1310.
Equiv To: GRK 1310
Attributes: Humanities
GRK 2710 The Acts of the Apostles 3 cr
The complete Book of Acts is read in Greek with attention to related textual, linguistic and historical matters. Students may not hold credit for both GRK 2710 and the former GRK 1330.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [GRK 2700 or the former GRK 1310] or written consent of department head.
Prerequisite: [GRK 2700 or the former GRK 1310] or written consent of department head.
Equiv To: GRK 1330
Attributes: Humanities
GRK 2732 Readings in Greek Poetry 3 cr
Readings from the works of selected poets of the Archaic and Classical periods. Students may not hold credit for both GRK 2732 and the former GRK 2730.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: GRK 2700 or the former GRK 1310.
Prerequisite: GRK 2700 or the former GRK 1310.
Equiv To: GRK 2730
Attributes: Humanities
GRK 2752 Readings in Greek Prose Literature 3 cr
Readings from the works of selected prose authors of the Classical period. Students may not hold credit for both GRK 2752 and the former GRK 2750.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: GRK 2700 or the former GRK 1310.
Prerequisite: GRK 2700 or the former GRK 1310.
Equiv To: GRK 2750
Attributes: Humanities
GRK 2770 Greek Prose Composition and Sight Translation 3 cr
Assignments in writing Greek prose and practice in the techniques for effective reading of prose and poetry at sight.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: GRK 2700 or the former GRK 1310.
Prerequisite: GRK 2700 or the former GRK 1310.
Attributes: Humanities
GRK 2790 History of the Greek Language 3 cr
A survey of the language from its Indo-European pre-history to the modern era. The phonological, morphological and lexical aspects of the language are investigated in the light of Greek literary and inscriptional documents and some comparative evidence from cognate languages.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [GRK 2700 or the former GRK 1310] or [a working knowledge of Modern Greek and written consent of department head].
Prerequisite: [GRK 2700 or the former GRK 1310] or [a working knowledge of Modern Greek and written consent of department head].
Attributes: Humanities
GRK 2810 Prose Writings of the Hellenistic and Greco-Roman Periods 3 cr
Reading of selected literary and historical documents relating to Judaism and early Christianity.
Attributes: Humanities
GRK 3750 Homer 3 cr
At least three complete books of the Iliad or Odyssey are read with attention to compositional technique and metre.
Attributes: Humanities
GRK 3770 Greek Poetry of the Archaic Period 3 cr
Reading of selections from Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns and such lyric poets as Sappho, Alcaeus, Anacreon, Pindar and Bacchylides.
Attributes: Humanities
GRK 3790 The Greek Tragedians 3 cr
Reading of at least one tragedy from among those of Aeschylus, Sophocies or Euripides.
Attributes: Humanities
GRK 3810 Aristophanes 3 cr
Reading of at least one complete comedy.
Attributes: Humanities
GRK 3830 The Greek Historians 3 cr
Selected readings from the works of Herodotus and Thucydides and/or the historical works of Xenophon.
Attributes: Humanities
GRK 3850 Plato 3 cr
Readings of two of the shorter dialogues or of selections from several dialogues.
Attributes: Humanities
GRK 3870 The Attic Orators 3 cr
Readings from the works of such orators as Isocrates, Lysias and Demosthenes.
Attributes: Humanities
GRK 3930 Advanced Studies in Greek Prose Literature 3 cr
Readings in a particular genre such as philosophy, history, or rhetoric with substantial reading in secondary critical or interpretive literature. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
Attributes: Humanities
GRK 3940 Advanced Studies in Greek Poetry 3 cr
Readings in a particular genre such as epic, tragedy, comedy, lyric or epigram with substantial reading in secondary critical or interpretive literature. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
Attributes: Humanities