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GREEK

GRK 101-102
ELEMENTARY GREEK
3 credits
Patterns 1-2
An introductory study of forms and syntax; includes reading and translation exercises and frequent practice in prose composition.

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GRK 201-202
INTERMEDIATE GREEK
3 credits
Concentration Option or Patterns 1-2 or
Review of elementary grammar; readings of selected prose and poetry.

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GRK 301-302
GREEK READINGS
3 credits
Concentration Option or Patterns 1-2 or
Readings selected to meet the individual needs of the students from Homer, lyric poetry, the Greek New Testament, Plato, and the drama. May be repeated for credit.

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LATIN

LAT 101-102
ELEMENTARY LATIN
3 credits
Patterns 1-2
Thorough grounding in forms and vocabulary.

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LAT 201-202
INTERMEDIATE LATIN
3 credits
Concentration Option or Patterns 1-2 or
Review of elementary grammar; readings of selected prose and poetry.

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LAT 301-302
LATIN READINGS
3 credits
Concentration Option or Patterns 1-2 or
Readings selected to meet the individual needs of the students from Cicero, Livy, Horace, Vergil, Catullus, Ovid, Martial, patristic Latin, medieval Latin, Roman comedy, and Latin inscriptions. May be repeated for credit.

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RELATED STUDIES

CLS 211
CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY
3 credits

A study of the legends of Greece and Rome: what they are, how they have survived, their value to us. The legend of Troy emphasized. Audio-visual presentations, discussions, and research. All readings in English.

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CLS 212
CLASSICAL DRAMA
3 credits

Greek and Roman tragedies and comedies in English translation discussed and interpreted in their historical and social environment and compared to modern and contemporary drama. No previous knowledge of Greek and Latin is required.

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CLS 311
GREEK MASTERPIECES IN ENGLISH
3 credits

Some significant works in Greek literature read in English translation and interpreted in terms of their original setting. Application made to contemporary problems. No knowledge of Greek required.

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CLS 312
LATIN MASTERPIECES IN ENGLISH
3 credits

The more important works in Latin literature read and discussed in terms of the history of the times. Their influence on later literature noted. No knowledge of Latin required.

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