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First-Year Greek, Semester I
GRK101 FA

This course is an introduction to the language and culture of the ancient Greeks.  Students learn the vocabulary, grammar and syntax of the language as they progress through graded readings.  The readings are adapted from ancient Greek texts, and they present a broad overview of life in ancient Athens from the beginning of the Peloponnesian War in 431 BCE through the end of the fifth century BCE.  Selected readings in a supplementary English text explain and elaborate the principal features of classical Athenian culture. A prerequisite for GRK102. Link here to course homepage.

MAJOR READINGS

J.A.C.T. Greek Course: Reading Greek: Text

J.A.C.T. Greek Course: Reading Greek: Grammar, Vocabulary and Exercises

J.A.C.T. Greek Course: The World of Athens: An Introduction to Classical Athenian Culture

Optional: J.A.C.T. Greek Course: Speaking Greek )

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Daily: reading, writing, vocbulary and form memorization; daily vocabulary and form quizzes
Weekly: weekly quizzes
Final Exam

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Consistent class attendance and preparation required.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD   Credit: 1.5   Gen Ed Area Dept: HA CLAS   Grading Mode: Student Option

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Katz,Marilyn A.

Instructor's Course Page

Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM; .....F. 11:00AM-11:50AM;     Location: SCIE339

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: UNL)

SR. major:    Jr. major:

SR. non-major:    Jr. non-major:    SO:    FR:

 

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Last Updated on JAN-06-2000

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