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Greek (GRK) Courses

Academic Unit: Class & Near Eastern Studies

GRK 1001 - Beginning Classical Greek I
(5 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Introduction to grammar/vocabulary of classical Greek as written in Athens in 5th/4th centuries BCE. Forms/simple constructions. Some reading of simple, heavily adapted passages from ancient texts.
GRK 1002 - Beginning Classical Greek II
(5 cr; Prereq-Grade of at least C- or S in 1001 or dept consent; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Continuation of Greek 1001. More complex constructions, including participles, clauses, indirect discourse. Some reading of adapted passages from ancient texts.
GRK 3003 - Intermediate Greek Prose
(4 cr; Prereq-Grade of at least C- or S in 1002 or 5001 or instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was GRK 3113 until 22-JAN-08, GRK 5003 (starting 22-JAN-08)
Introduction to Athenian prose authors of 5th/4th centuries BCE. Readings of continuous passages of unadapted Greek texts (history, speeches). Review of grammar/vocabulary. Some discussion of major themes/issues in Greek culture as illustrated by texts.
GRK 3004 - Intermediate Greek Poetry
(4 cr; Prereq-dept consent; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was GRK 3114 until 22-JAN-08, GRK 5004
Introduction to Greek epic poetry. Readings of selections from Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. Quantitative meter and poetic devices. Discussion of major themes and issues as developed in Homer's poetry.
GRK 3993 - Directed Studies
(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits)
Guided individual reading or study.
GRK 3994 - Directed Research
(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-Course is open to second semester juniors and seniors, major in CNRC, or RelS Students enrolling in this directed research course will complete the University's common Directed Research contract with the faculty mentor/evaluator. The Faculty member will ensure academic standards are upheld, including: - the work proposed is at the appropriate level for the course, academic in nature, and the student will be involved intellectually in the project. - the project scope is reasonable for one semester and the number of credits specified (42 hours of work per credit) - the faculty mentor is qualified to serve in this role - assessment of student learning and grading criteria are clear and appropriate - the student will be working in a respectful, inclusive environment The contract will include the learning objectives for the course, the methods that will be employed, and how assessment will be conducted by the faculty mentor. The contract must be approved by the DUGS/academic approver of the major before the student can register.; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits)
Equivalent courses: was GRK 4951W until 18-JAN-22, was GRK 3951W until 22-JAN-08, was GRK 3951 until 20-JAN-04
Research project pertaining to ancient world, using documents or primary sources along with secondary sources. Students select project in consultation with faculty member.
GRK 5003 - Intermediate Greek Prose for Graduate Student Research
(4 cr; Prereq-Grade of at least [C- or S] in [1002 or 5001] or [instr consent, grad student]; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: GRK 3003 (starting 22-JAN-08, was GRK 3113 until 22-JAN-08)
Introduction to Athenian prose authors of 5th/4th centuries BCE. Readings of continuous passages of unadapted Greek texts (history, speeches). Review of grammar/vocabulary. Some discussion of major themes/issues in Greek culture as illustrated by texts.
GRK 5004 - Intermediate Greek Poetry for Graduate Student Research
(4 cr; Prereq-dept consent; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: GRK 3004 (starting 02-SEP-08, was GRK 3114 until 22-JAN-08)
Introduction to Greek epic poetry. Readings of selections from Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. Quantitative meter and poetic devices. Discussion of major themes and issues as developed in Homer's poetry.
GRK 5100 - Advanced Reading (Topics course)
(3 cr; Prereq-[GRK 3004 or equiv], at least two yrs of college level Greek. Must contact Classical and Near Eastern Studies department for permission to register.; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 18 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
Equivalent courses: was GRK 3450 until 22-JAN-08
Reading in Greek texts/authors. Texts/authors vary.
GRK 5200 - Advanced Readings in Greek Prose (Topics course)
(3 cr; Prereq-[GRK 3004 or equiv], at least two yrs of college level Greek. Contact the Classical & Near Eastern Religions & Cultures Department (CNRC) with any questions.; Student Option; offered Fall Even Year; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Equivalent courses: was GRK 3120 until 22-JAN-08
The primary material for this course will be a selection of readings from three or more different Greek prose authors connected by genre (e.g. historical writing, philosophy, oratory, novel), theme (e.g. medicine, Athenian politics of the 5 th /4 th centuries, religious innovation), period (e.g. classical period, Second Sophistic), or the like. Primary readings and critical approach will vary from year to year, making the course repeatable. Some modern secondary reading will be assigned to provide a basis for discussion and a model for student written work.
GRK 5701 - Prose Composition
(3 cr; Prereq-Grad student or instr consent; Student Option; offered Spring Odd Year)
Equivalent courses: was GRK 5012 until 22-JAN-08
Moving step by step through Ancient Greek grammar, starting with simple sentences and progressing to complex ones. Course ends with students translating short passages of modern English prose into Greek.
GRK 5705 - Introduction to the Historical-Comparative Grammar of Greek and Latin
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was GRK 5715 until 22-JAN-08, was LAT 5715 until 18-JAN-05, was GRK 5715 until 18-JAN-05, was LAT 5715 until 07-SEP-99, LAT 5705 (inactive, was LAT 5715 until 22-JAN-08)
Historical/comparative grammar of Greek and Latin from their Proto-Indo-European origins to classical norms.
GRK 5993 - Directed Studies
(1 cr [max 4]; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 18 credits; may be repeated 18 times)
Guided individual reading or study. Prereq Grad student or instr consent.
GRK 5994 - Directed Research
(1 cr [max 12]; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 18 credits; may be repeated 18 times)
Supervised original research on topic chosen by student. Prereq Grad student or instr consent.
GRK 5996 - Directed Instruction
(1 cr [max 12]; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 20 credits; may be repeated 20 times)
Supervised teaching internship. Prereq Grad student or instr consent.
GRK 8100 - Readings in Greek Prose (Topics course)
(3 cr; Prereq-Advanced grad student; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 18 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
Reading and discussion of ancient Greek prose texts.
GRK 8120 - Greek Text Course
(3 cr; Prereq-3111 or dept consent; not for students in dept of Classical and Near East Studies; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 15 credits; may be repeated 5 times)
Students attend 3xxx Greek courses. Supplementary work at discretion of instructor.
GRK 8200 - Readings in Greek Verse (Topics course)
(3 cr; Prereq-Advanced grad student; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 18 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
Reading/discussion of ancient Greek poetic texts.
GRK 8262 - Survey of Greek Literature I
(3 cr; Student Option)
Extensive selections from all genres of Greek literature of archaic and early classical periods.
GRK 8263 - Survey of Greek Literature II
(3 cr; Student Option)
Extensive selections from Greek authors of the classical and Hellenistic eras.
GRK 8300 - Readings in Greek Texts (Topics course)
(3 cr; Prereq-Advanced grad student; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 18 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
Reading/discussion of literary or documentary texts from Greek antiquity. Topics may include subjects that draw on various of sources, genres, or methods.
GRK 8400 - Readings in Patristic Greek (Topics course)
(3 cr; Prereq-Advanced grad student; Student Option; offered Fall Odd Year; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Reading/discussion of early Christian texts in Greek.
GRK 8910 - Seminar (Topics course)
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 30 credits; may be repeated 10 times)
Various topics in Greek literature examined in depth with emphasis on current scholarship and original student research.

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