Greek (GRE)

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14201 Elementary Classical Greek I (4)
An introduction to the classical Greek language in the context of ancient Greek culture. Prerequisite: none.

14202 Elementary Classical Greek II (4)
A continuation of the introduction to the classical Greek language in the context of ancient Greek culture. Prerequisite: GRE 14201.

14205 Elementary Modern Greek I (4)
An introduction to the modern Greek language in the context of Greek culture. Prerequisite: none.

14206 Elementary Modern Greek II (4)
A continuation of the introduction to the modern Greek language in the context of Greek culture. Prerequisite: GRE 14205.

24201 Intermediate Classical Greek I: Readings (3)
Excerpts from classical Greek literature with emphasis on translation into English. Prerequisite: GRE 14202.

24202 Intermediate Classical Greek II: Readings (3)
Excerpts from classical Greek literature with emphasis on both prose (e.g.,. Plato) and poetry (e.g., Euripides). Prerequisite: GRE 24201.

24208 Intermediate Modern Greek I (3)
Continued development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills using a variety of cultural materials. Prerequisite: GRE 14206.

24209 Intermediate Modern Greek II (3)
Advanced readings in prose and poetry, emphasizing such 20th-century demotic authors as Nikos Kazantzakis, Elias Venezis, George Seferis and Constantine Cavafy. Prerequisite: GRE 24208.

34350 Advanced Prose Authors (3)
Selections from major prose authors. Emphasis on Attic orators and the contributions of rhetoric; also readings from ancient Greek historians, especially Thucydides. Prerequisite: GRE 24202.

34351 New Testament in Greek (3)
Selected New Testament readings in the original language, including the Gospels and the letters of Paul. Prerequisite: GRE 24202.

34370 Plato: Apology and Phaedo (3)
Readings in the original Greek of Plato’s dialogues centering on the trial, conviction and death of Socrates. Prerequisite: GRE 24202.

34371 Homer (3)
Selections from the Iliad or Odyssey studied from a literary and grammatical standpoint. Prerequisite: GRE 24202.

40393 Variable Title Workshop (1-6)
(Repeatable for credit) Workshops individually designed to provide instruction and training in specific areas of Greek studies. S/U grading. Prerequisite: departmental special approval.

44096 Individual Investigation (1-3)
(Repeatable for credit) Investigation of problems in Greek literature or linguistics. IP grade permissible. Prerequisite: departmental special approval.

44352 Greek Drama (3)
Selections from Aeschylus, Sophocles or Euripides with discussion of Greek dramatic technique and nfluence. Prerequisite: GRE 24202.