GRK201 - A World of Heroes

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Academic Year 2005/2006

A World of Heroes
GRK 201 FA

This course will introduce students to original Greek texts in prose and poetry, with excerpts from several major authors: Aristophanes (Frogs); Homer (Iliad); Aeschylus (Persians), Herodotus (Persian Wars); Thucydides (Peloponnesian War), Xenophon (Oikonomikos) and possibly others. The course will include a review of grammar and syntax.

MAJOR READINGS

All readings in Greek (not English):
J.A.C.T. A GREEK ANTHOLOGY (selections)
J.A.C.T. A WORLD OF HEROES (selections)
J.A.C.T. GREEK VOCABULARY

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Regular assignments in Greek for each class. One exam on each author. Final take-home exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students should have had one year of college Greek or the equivalent. Regular class attendance.

COURSE FORMAT: Language

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA CLAS Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Katz,Marilyn A.

Times: ...W.F. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: DWNY113;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: UNL)

Special Attributes:

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006