The advanced Ancient Greek minor provides students the opportunity to expand their proficiency in the Ancient Greek language, improving their grammar and ability to engage with unexpurgated Ancient Greek texts.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successfulcompletion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- To become acquainted with and extend your command of Ancient Greek grammar and vocabulary; to enable you to increase your ability to read Ancient Greek with pleasure and understanding: some texts at sight, any texts with the aid of dictionaries, grammars, translations, and textual notes;
- To develop skills in reading Ancient Greek, beginning with the study of simplified texts and moving to focussed examination of foundational texts of the Greek and the Greco-Roman world;
- To study these texts against their historical and cultural background;
- To promote approaches and methodologies for critical thinking not only about the ancient sources but also the discourse of our own world.
Relevant Degrees
Requirements
This minor requires the completion of 24 units, which must consist of:
A maximum of 6 units may come from completion of courses from the following list:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GREK2101 | Intermediate Ancient Greek | 6 |
A minimum of 12 units must come from completion of courses from the following list:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GREK2125 | Advanced Ancient Greek | 6 |
A maximum of 6 units may come from completion of courses from the following list:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GREK2118 | Advanced Ancient Greek Q - Reading Course | 6 |