GRK-Greek

GRK 1115. Beginning Greek.5 Credit Hours.

Introductory study of the vocabulary and grammar of the Greek language. Some practice in the reading of simple Attic prose; usually excerpts from Xenophon's Anabasis. (F, Sp, Su) [I-FL].

GRK 1215. Beginning Greek.5 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: 1115, or first year Greek in high school. Introductory study of the vocabulary and grammar of the Greek language. Some practice in the reading of simple Attic prose; usually excerpts from Xenophon's Anabasis. (Sp) [I-FL].

GRK 2103. Intermediate Ancient Greek.3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: GRK 1215 or equivalent, with a grade of C of better; May be repeated with a change of content; maximum credit six hours. This course moves from basic grammatical principles to translating authentic, unaltered texts. Students will fine-tune their knowledge of Attic Greek prose and begin reading poetry and Ionic texts. Authors will include, among others, Plato, Euripides, Thucydides, and Homer. (F, Sp)

GRK 2113. Biblical Greek.3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: 1215 or equivalent, with a grade of C of better. May be repeated with a change of content; maximum credit six hours. Reading designed mainly to increase the student's proficiency in rapid translation, in excerpts from the New Testament. (F)

GRK 2213. Homer.3 Credit Hours.

1215 or equivalent, with a grade of C or better. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit six hours. Reading selections from Homer; designed to improve the student's proficiency in translation and the understanding of Greek poetic techniques. (Sp)

GRK 2970. Special Topics/Seminar.1-3 Credit Hours.

Special Topics. 1 to 3 hours. May be repeated; Maximum credit nine hours. Special topics course for content not currently offered in regularly scheduled courses. May include library and/or laboratory research, and field projects. (Irreg.)

GRK 3113. Advanced Prose.3 Credit Hours.

May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit six hours. Readings in Plato: Crito and Apology; Lysias: Select Orations; Demosthenes: De Corona. (Sp)

GRK 3213. Ancient Greek Drama.3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: GRK 2103, or equivalent, with a grade of C or better; May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit six hours. Not only serving as the primary form of entertainment, the theater in ancient Greece was a diverse forum for exploring social morality, politics, and religion. By reading works from dramatists such as Aristophanes, Euripides, Menander, and Sophocles, students will observe the lasting influence of comedy and tragedy throughout history. (F, Sp)

GRK 3313. Ancient Greek Prose Composition.3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: GRK 2103 or 2203 or the equivalent. In this course, students will fully revise all of Attic Greek grammar and syntax and translate sentences and connected prose passages into Greek. By the end of the course, students should have a better grasp of the Greek language, be able to use and identify proper Greek idiom, and appreciate the style and linguistic nuances of prose authors. (F, Sp)

GRK 3413. Greek New Testament.3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: GRK 2103, or equivalent, with a grade of C or better; May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit six hours. This course will introduce students to Koine Greek through translating texts from the New Testament and works of Apostolic or Patristic Fathers. By translating a variety of impactful and controversial texts, students will observe the importance of reading these works in their original language and note that English translations often obscure or dilute meaning. (F, Sp)

GRK 3440. Mentored Research Experience.3 Credit Hours.

0 to 3 hours. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113 or equivalent, and permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit 12 hours. For the inquisitive student to apply the scholarly processes of the discipline to a research or creative project under the mentorship of a faculty member. Student and instructor should complete an Undergraduate Research & Creative Projects (URCP) Mentoring Agreement and file it with the URCP office. Not for honors credit. (F, Sp, Su)

GRK 3513. Ancient Greek Philosophers.3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: GRK 2103, or equivalent, with a grade of C or better; May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit six hours. The works of Greek philosophers, primarily Plato and Socrates, are foundational to the intellectual tradition that applies rational thought to the discovery of knowledge in the natural world, ethical matters, and happiness. By reading a variety of works from Greek philosophers, students will develop a better understanding of the intricacies of Greek philosophical tenets and how they evolved throughout history. (F, Sp)

GRK 3613. Greek Epic Poetry.3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: GRK 2103 or equivalent, with a grade of C or better; May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit six hours. The tales of Greek gods and heroes come to life in the poetry of authors such as Homer, Hesiod, and Apollonius. By reading some of the most cherished texts from antiquity, students will marvel at the ability of these authors to entertain ancient and modern audiences while exploring concepts of heroism, love, morality, theology, and the afterlife. (F, Sp)

GRK 3960. Honors Reading.1-3 Credit Hours.

1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program and one intermediate Greek course. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Consists of topics designated by the instructor in keeping with the student's major program. The topics will cover materials not usually presented in the regular courses. (F, Sp, Su)

GRK 3970. Honors Special Topics.1-3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: 2113 or 2213 or the equivalent . May be repeated with change of content; Maximum credit six hours. A study of selected topics in Greek literature on subjects not offered in regularly scheduled courses. (Irreg.)

GRK 3980. Honors Research.1-3 Credit Hours.

1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to the Honors Program and one intermediate Greek course. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Will provide an opportunity for the Honors candidate to work at a special project in the student's field. (F, Sp, Su)

GRK 3990. Independent Study.1-3 Credit Hours.

1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: one course in general area to be studied; permission of instructor and department. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Contracted independent study for topic not currently offered in regularly scheduled courses. Independent study may include library and/or laboratory research and field projects. (F, Sp, Su)

GRK 4113. Greek Historiography.3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: GRK 2103 or equivalent, with a grade of C or better; May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit six hours. Inspired by epic poems from the past, Greek historians were at the forefront of exploring and defining the genre now simply known as "history". By reading various works from authors of Greek history, such as Herodotus, Thucydides, and Xenophon, and even Greek historians of the Roman empire, students will observe how the genre evolved throughout antiquity. (Irreg.)

GRK 4213. Greek Lyric & Bucolic Poetry.3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: GRK 2103 or equivalent, with a grade of C or better; May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit six hours. Ancient Greeks passionately consumed lyric and bucolic poetry as forms of entertainment and personal expression. Exploring themes of love, death, beauty, and the good life, these poets give modern audiences insight into ancient desires and dilemmas through beautifully constructed verse. By translating works from authors, such as Pindar, Sappho, and Theocritus, students will improve their understanding of the ancient Greeks. (F)

GRK 4313. Attic Oratory.3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: GRK 2103, or equivalent, with a grade of C or better; May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit six hours. Extensive reading from the masterpieces of classical oratory, chosen both to illustrate the types and styles of public discourse and to provide some familiarity with the social and political milieu of the age. Authors include among others, Demosthenes, Lysias, Andocides, Aeschines, Antiphon, and Isocrates. Supplementary studies in Greek legal procedure, and the theory of rhetoric and its importance in antiquity. (F, Sp)

GRK 4960. Directed Readings.1-4 Credit Hours.

1 to 4 hours. Prerequisite: good standing in University; permission of instructor and dean. May be repeated; maximum credit four hours. Designed for upper-division students who need opportunity to study a specific problem in greater depth than formal course content permits. (Irreg.)

GRK 4970. Special Topics/Seminar.1-3 Credit Hours.

1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit nine hours. Special topics or seminar course for content not currently offered in regularly scheduled courses. May include library and/or laboratory research and field projects. (Irreg.)

GRK 4990. Independent Study.1-3 Credit Hours.

1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: three courses in general area to be studied; permission of instructor and department. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Contracted independent study for topic not currently offered in regularly scheduled courses. Independent study may include library and/or laboratory research and field projects. (F, Sp, Su)

GRK 5960. Directed Readings.1-3 Credit Hours.

1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of department. May be repeated; maximum credit twelve hours. Directed readings and/or literature reviews under the direction of a faculty member. (F, Sp, Su)

GRK 5970. Special Topics/Seminar.1-3 Credit Hours.

1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit nine hours. Special topics or seminar course for content not currently offered in regularly scheduled courses. May include library and/or laboratory research and field projects. (Irreg.)

GRK 5980. Research for Master's Thesis.2-9 Credit Hours.

2 to 9 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing. Variable enrollment, two to nine hours; maximum credit applicable toward degree, four hours.(F)

GRK 5990. Special Studies.1-4 Credit Hours.

1 to 4 hours. May be repeated; maximum credit eight hours. Reading and research, arranged and directed in consultation with the instructor, in specified areas of Greek language and literature. (F, Sp)