GRK Course Descriptions

Greek (2009-2010)

A course designed for students beginning the study of ancient Greek or who have not yet reached the level expected in GRK 201/202. The teaching approach emphasizes exposure to simple texts as soon as possible, but students desiring minimal competence in reading should go on to do GRK 102.

Continuation of GRK 101. Most of the rules of Greek grammar will be covered by the end of the year, and students should have a minimal competence in reading prose texts; but for the remaining grammar and further practice students should go on to do GRK 201.

An introduction to Greek grammar with appropriate grammatical exercises and development of vocabulary.

The completion of the study of Greek grammar and syntax with appropriate exercises and translation of various texts of the Greek New Testament.

The course will complete the study of Greek grammar and move on to unadapted readings in Greek authors.

A course designed to follow GRK 201 including both literature and grammar review. Authors normally read are Plato and Homer.

Readings in the New Testament, in the Septuagint, Papyri and the Apostolic Fathers. Advanced grammar and syntax arising from the readings.

An intermediate reading course in Koine Greek. The objective is to read Koine texts rapidly and with a minimum of lexical aids. The focus is on biblical (Septuagint) and extra-biblical texts of the Hellenistic and Patristic periods, such as the Apostolic Fathers, Josephus, and Hellenistic philosophy.

A selection of material from one author or several authors within the field of Greek prose. Topics and selections may include oratory, history, philosophy, Demosthenes, Herodotos, Xenophon, Plato and Aristotle.

A selection of material from one author or several authors within the field of Greek poetry. Topics and selections may include epic, tragedy, comedy, lyric poetry, Homer, Sophokles, Aristophanes, Simonides, and Pindar.

An investigation of selected themes, topics, time periods or genres in Greek.

Composition, translation and grammar with intensive analysis of selected passages.

An introduction to Greek inscriptions as evidence for the Greek language and Greek political, religious, legal, social and economic history.

Advanced composition, translation and grammar with intensive analysis of selected passages.

A selection of material from one author or several authors or an investigation of selected themes, topics, genres at the senior level. Topics or authors may include epic, tragedy, history, philosophy, Hellenistic poetry, Hesiod, Euripides, Menander, Thucydides, Apollonius, Callimachus, and Nonnos.

Under special circumstances, and with the approval of the Department, a student or small group of students may arrange to pursue individualized readings under the supervision of a faculty member.