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GRE 101   Basic Greek I

Carolyn Dewald

M T W Th .

10:10 - 11:30 am

OLIN 304

FLLC

Ancient Greek is the language of the epics of Homer, the tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides, the comedies of Aristophanes, the philosophy of Plato and Aristotle, the histories of Herodotus and Thucydides, etc. In this course, students will learn the grammar of Greek and acquire a fundamental vocabulary. Attention will also be given to pronunciation and recitation of poetry and prose. In the second half of the Spring semester we will read substantial passages from Greek literature and philosophy.   Class size: 15

 

91105

GRE 201   Intermediate Greek: Plato on Poetry

Benjamin Stevens

M . W . .

10:10 - 11:30 am

OLIN 305

FLLC

A close reading of Plato on poetry and on 'imitation' or 'representation' (Gk. mimesis) in art and the world more generally. We read several dialogues completely in English translation (Ion and The Republic; probably Phaedrus and Cratylus; possibly Gorgias and Timaeus) and substantial portions of each in Greek, as well as selections from poems discussed by Plato; time permitting, we consider critical responses to Plato in the forms of Aristotle's Poetics and 'Longinus'' On the SublimePrerequisite: successful completion of Greek 102 or 202, or permission of instructor. 201 and 301 meet together, with students in 301 responsible for additional work in the Greek and in criticism. Class size: 12

 

91106

GRE 301   Advanced Greek: Plato on Poetry

Benjamin Stevens

M . W . .

10:10 - 11:30 am

OLIN 305

FLLC

See description above.  Class size: 12