Please
note that Intensive Greek will be offered in the Fall,
and the equivalent beginners' level course in Latin, Intensive Latin, will be
offered in the Spring.
91503 |
GRE 106 Intensive Greek |
James Romm / Lauren Curtis |
M T W Th * |
10:10 am -12:30 pm |
OLIN 310 |
FLLC |
8
credits This
course will make it possible for students with no background in ancient
language to read Homer, Plato, Greek tragedy, Herodotus, and other classical
texts after one semester's intensive work.
Daily drill and frequent quizzes, together with ample access to tutoring
and extra help, ensure that students stay on track as they master Greek grammar
and vocabulary. At this pace, students
will begin reading short selections from classical authors after only a few
weeks and longer passages by midterm.
Those wishing to enroll in this course must consult with Prof. Romm or attend the informational meeting in late April.
First-year students will be admitted only if they have prior successful
experience with language learning; other first-years are encouraged to take
Intensive Beginning Latin in the Spring semester if they
desire to learn an ancient language. *There will also be an exam hour on Fridays,
TBD. Class size: 15
91505 |
GRE 201 Intermediate Greek:
HERODOTUS AND BEYOND |
Carolyn Dewald |
. T . Th . |
11:50 am -1:10 pm |
OLIN 302 |
FLLC |
We will read the first book of Herodotus' Histories,
paying close attention both to the formal aspects of his language and to the
historiographical implications of his narrative. Herodotus is 'the father of
history' -- we will explore how and why history-writing began as it did, in his
hands. Mid-semester the students will choose whether to continue with
Herodotus' fifth-century Ionic narrative or to move to Plato's Apology,
and Attic Greek. Throughout the semester
we will both be discussing fifth-century Greek culture and developing greater
control over grammatical forms and syntax.
Class size: 8