The first semester of a two-semester sequence introducing you to the study of ancient Greek. By the end of this course, you will:
- identify ways that language structures our understanding of the world we live in
- read and pronounce Greek with confidence and accuracy
- analyze syntax and sentence structure in Greek and English
- express complex ideas in written composition both in Greek and in English
- begin to read authentic, unaltered Greek texts with minimal glossing
The course has a required Community-based Learning component in which you will collaborate with local partners to share your knowledge of ancient Greece with the community.
Courses
GREK 101
Introduction to Greek
Common Area: Language Studies
A first course in Greek language involving a systematic introduction to Attic or Homeric Greek through an intensive study of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary.
GREK 213
Intermediate Greek 1
Common Area: Language Studies
Translation and analysis of Greek prose and poetry, with close attention to grammar and syntax. Students without the prerequisite should consult the department.