14 courses in Waterloo’s course catalog for 2020–21 (Fall 2020, Winter 2021, Spring 2021), from UW Open Data. ucalendar asks programs not to read that year’s calendar, so this stands in for it. Original: ucalendar.uwaterloo.ca/2021/COURSE/course-GRK.html
This course is designed for students beginning the study of ancient Greek. It covers the foundational grammar of Attic and Hellenistic Greek and is the first step in preparing students to read original ancient Greek texts for the study of Classical Studies and Religious Studies.
This course is a continuation of GRK 101/RS 101. The majority of the rules of ancient Greek grammar will be covered by the end of the course. Students will begin to read more complex ancient Greek texts relevant to the study of Classical Studies and Religious Studies.
This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of modern Greek grammar and will develop basic vocabulary. Emphasis will be placed on the skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening/comprehension. The course is designed for those who have no previous knowledge of modern Greek or only limited experience with the language.
This course is a continuation of GRK 102/RS 102. It will complete the initial study of ancient Greek grammar and devote substantial time to the reading of ancient Greek literature. Texts read will include a selection of poetry and prose in a variety of fields, including authors such as Homer, Herodotus, Euripides, Plato, the New Testament, and Josephus.
This course is designed to follow GRK 201/RS 201 and to expand students' experience of reading ancient Greek texts for the study of classical studies and religious studies. Texts read will include a selection of poetry and prose in a variety of fields, including authors such as Homer, Herodotus, Euripides, Plato, the New Testament, and Josephus.
GRK 291Intermediate Greek: Translation and Interpretation
A selection of unadapted ancient Greek material from one or two authors or an investigation of selected themes or topics at the intermediate level. Authors such as Lysias, Xenophon, Herodotus, Homer, Euripides, or Plato may be studied. Topics may include empire, the "other", gender, or a specific genre such as epic, to name but a few. [Note: Permission to register is by consent of the undergraduate advisor. This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of three times.]
A selection of material from one author or several authors within the field of Greek prose. Topics and selections may include oratory, history, philosophy, Demosthenes, Herodotos, Xenophon, Plato, and Aristotle. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of four times.]
A selection of material from one author or several authors within the field of Greek poetry. Topics and selections may include epic, tragedy, comedy, lyric poetry, Homer, Sophokles, Aristophanes, Simonides, and Pindar. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of four times.]
An investigation of selected themes, topics, time periods, or genres in Greek. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of four times.]
A selection of material from one author or several authors or an investigation of selected themes, topics, genres at the senior level. Topics or authors may include epic, tragedy, history, philosophy, Hellenistic poetry, Hesiod, Euripides, Menander, Thucydides, Apollonius, Callimachus, and Nonnos. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of four times.]
Prereq: At least 0.5 unit in a 300-level GRK course
Under special circumstances, and with the approval of the department, a student or small group of students may arrange to pursue individualized readings under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prereq: At least 0.5 unit in a 300-level GRK course