Academic Calendar 2023-2024

Greek (GREK)

GREK 112  Introductory Greek  Units: 6.00  

Fundamentals of grammar, syntax and etymology, for students with no or little knowledge of Ancient Greek; provides sufficient background to read Plato, Euripides as well as the New Testament.

Learning Hours: 276 (72 Lecture, 24 Tutorial, 180 Private Study)  
Requirements: Prerequisite None. Note This course is not normally open to students with 4U Greek.  
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science  
GREK 208  Intermediate Greek  Units: 6.00  

Review of grammar, and developing facility in translation, study of literary content and background of authors.

Learning Hours: 282 (72 Lecture, 210 Private Study)  
Requirements: Prerequisite GREK 112. Note A student may alternatively use 4U Greek as a prerequisite and should contact the Department of Classics for permission to enrol in this course.  
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science  
GREK 321  Greek Prose  Units: 3.00  

Selected passages of Greek prose, usually drawn from oratory, history, and philosophy, read in the original Greek and commented upon for their linguistic, literary, and historical significance.
NOTE This course is normally co-taught with GREK 421.

Learning Hours: 126 (36 Lecture, 90 Private Study)  
Requirements: Prerequisite (A minimum grade of a C in GREK 208) or permission of the Department of Classics.  
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science  
GREK 322  Greek Verse  Units: 3.00  

Selected passages of Greek verse, usually drawn from works of epic, lyric, elegy, and drama, read in the original Greek and commented upon for their linguistic, literary, and historical significance.
NOTE This course is normally co-taught with GREK 422.

Learning Hours: 126 (36 Lecture, 90 Private Study)  
Requirements: Prerequisite (A minimum grade of a C in GREK 208) or permission of the Department of Classics.  
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science  
GREK 421  Advanced Greek Prose  Units: 3.00  

Selected works of Greek prose, usually drawn from oratory, history, and philosophy, read in the original Greek and commented upon for their linguistic, literary, and historical significance.
NOTE This course is normally co-taught with GREK 321.

Learning Hours: 141 (36 Lecture, 105 Private Study)  
Requirements: Prerequisite (A minimum grade of a C in GREK 321) or permission of the Department of Classics.  
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science  
GREK 422  Advanced Greek Verse  Units: 3.00  

Selected works of Greek verse, usually drawn from works of epic, lyric, elegy, and drama, read in the original Greek and commented upon for their linguistic, literary, and historical significance.
NOTE This course is normally co-taught with GREK 322.

Learning Hours: 141 (36 Lecture, 105 Private Study)  
Requirements: Prerequisite (A minimum grade of a C in GREK 322) or permission of the Department of Classics.  
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science  
GREK 430  Research Course  Units: 6.00  

Detailed study of certain aspects of Greek Literature and history through directed readings and essay assignments.

Learning Hours: 240 (24 Individual Instruction, 216 Private Study)  
Requirements: Prerequisite A minimum GPA of 1.90 in 6.0 units from GREK at the 300-level or above.  
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science  
GREK 591  Greek General Examination  Units: 0.00  

See the section B.A.(Honours) earlier in this chapter.

Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science