RS 101Introductory Ancient Greek 1
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Religious Studies
- Cross-listed
- GRK 101
Not in the current Undergraduate Calendar. Shown as it appeared in 2024–25.
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
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.
Prerequisites
None listed.
Antirequisites
- Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:
- GRK133
- RS133
Leads to
Reviewed on UW Flow
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From 2 ratings and 2 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
I took it as an elective out of interest but ended up enjoying it. This course covers more materials than any other introductory language course. Andrew Faulkner is an amazing prof and extremely helpful. There was a lot of flashcards and memorization, but it's rewarding to be able to read original Greek texts.
Dec 2023 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Super fun, but like any language it is difficult. The textbook that was used (Athenaze) makes the course much more fun as you follow a story while learning the language.
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Discussed on r/uwaterloo
4 posts and comments in 4 threads mention RS 101, September 2014 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Spring 2019
Imprint's lies, incompetence and general worthlessness. Disassociated and defunded when? WPIRG 2.0! 242 points, 96 comments
“In case you aren't aware, over the past couple of weeks there've been quite a few suspicious posts on the /r/uwaterloo subreddit (all posted by new accounts with no history) concerning a UW professor …”
u/-MrGoose-: “Courses mentioned in this thread: ERS100 RS100 RS101”
Fall 2018
Online courses without exams? 4 points, 2 comments
“Trying to take one during co-op”
u/TheRedManFromRussia: “RS 101 or 110 forget”
Spring 2017
Free Talk Friday 12 points, 124 comments
“Welcome to Free Talk Friday, where you are able to talk about whatever you want. Please keep it respectful and remember that subreddit rules still apply. Looking for more Free Talk Friday action? …”
u/omnivaliant: “Course selections are always a fun time. Optimizing schedules, avoiding bad profs, trying to pick interesting electives... …”
u/jdw96: “… (Note that other profs share the same exams, but Packalen writes his own.) I also took Religions of the East, RS 101, which I found interesting. …”
Fall 2014
Looking for bird, elective courses to take FALL 2014. 0 points, 8 comments
“Hello, Trying to find an easy not too intensive courses. I've been trying to look through all of the arts courses, but I'm not sure which ones are interesting, not too intense and have a good …”
u/hippiechan: “I would recommend: CLAS 104, RS 100/101, CS 115, ECON 101/102, PHIL 145”
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