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Greek (GRK)

14 courses in Waterloo’s course catalog for 2021–22 (Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Spring 2022), from UW Open Data. ucalendar asks programs not to read that year’s calendar, so this stands in for it. Original: ucalendar.uwaterloo.ca/2122/COURSE/course-GRK.html

GRK 101 Introductory Ancient Greek 1

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.

Antireq: GRK/RS 133

LEC · Course ID 006164On ucalendarGRK 101 today

GRK 102 Introductory Ancient Greek 2

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.

Prereq: GRK 101/RS 101

LEC · Course ID 006165On ucalendarGRK 102 today

GRK 105 Introductory Modern Greek

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.

LEC · Course ID 013426On ucalendarGRK 105 today

GRK 201 Intermediate Greek

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.

Prereq: GRK/RS 102

LEC · Course ID 006166On ucalendarGRK 201 today

GRK 202 Selections from Greek Authors

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.

Prereq: GRK 201/RS 223

LEC · Course ID 006169On ucalendarGRK 202 today

GRK 291 Intermediate 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.]

Prereq: GRK 202

RDG · Course ID 015764On ucalendarGRK 291 today

GRK 331 Advanced Studies in Greek: Prose

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.]

Prereq: GRK 202/RS 224

LEC · Course ID 012919On ucalendarGRK 331 today

GRK 332 Advanced Studies in Greek: Poetry

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.]

Prereq: GRK 202/RS 224

LEC · Course ID 012920On ucalendarGRK 332 today

GRK 341 Advanced Studies in Greek: Selected Topics

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.]

Prereq: GRK 202/RS 224

LEC · Course ID 013048On ucalendarGRK 341 today

GRK 351 Greek Composition, Grammar and Reading

Composition, translation, and grammar with intensive analysis of selected passages.

Prereq: GRK 202/RS 224

LEC · Course ID 006175On ucalendarGRK 351 today

GRK 421 Greek Epigraphy

An introduction to Greek inscriptions as evidence for the Greek language and Greek political, religious, legal, social, and economic history.

Prereq: At least 0.5 unit in a 300-level GRK course

LEC · Course ID 012922On ucalendarGRK 421 today

GRK 451 Senior Greek Composition, Grammar and Reading

Advanced composition, translation, and grammar with intensive analysis of selected passages.

Prereq: GRK 351

SEM · Course ID 012185On ucalendarGRK 451 today

GRK 490 Senior Studies in Greek: Selected Topics

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

RDG · Course ID 009960On ucalendarGRK 490 today

GRK 491 Senior Studies in Greek: Independent Study

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

RDG · Course ID 009961On ucalendarGRK 491 today