Greek

At the center of Wabash College’s curriculum since its founding, Classics is the interdisciplinary study of the history, art, archaeology, mythology, languages and literature of ancient Greece and Rome. The Classics Department offers students two approaches to the study of antiquity. First, students can study Greek and Latin language and literature. Second, students can explore Greece and Rome in non-language courses falling into the broad categories of ancient literature, ancient history, and art and archaeology.

If students wish to pursue their studies of the ancient world more deeply, they can major or minor in any of three areas: Greek, Latin, and Classical Civilization. The Classics Department encourages students interested in Greece and Rome to experience its physical remains directly through study abroad and immersion courses.

Background Credit

A student who starts with the third-semester course (201) or higher of a language and completes that course with a B-or higher also receives one elective credit for the course immediately preceding the one he has taken.

A student need not earn a grade of B- or higher to fulfill the world language requirement. A passing grade in the appropriate courses will satisfy the requirement.

Student Learning Goals

Linguistic Skills: to analyze grammatically, translate, and recite aloud Greek and/or Latin.

Literary Interpretation: to analyze and interpret works of Greek and/or Latin literature both in themselves and as examples of ancient literary genres.

Cultural Contextualization: to understand the contexts of Greek and/or Latin literary works through study of history, literary traditions, and/or material culture.

Academic Skills: to read texts closely, to conduct research on them, to read scholarship critically, to produce written and oral reports of their research and interpretation.

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Requirements for the Greek Major
Requirements for the Greek Minor

Requirements for the Greek Major

Requirements for the Greek Major will consist of at least seven course credits.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Four Greek course credits beyond the elementary level (GRK-101 and GRK-102)		4
Two course credits in Latin beyond the elementary level (LAT-101 and LAT-102)		2
GRK-400	Senior Seminar	1
Total Credits		7

Majors in Greek should also consider taking some related courses, which are not required but provide a broader context for students’ studies of ancient language and literature:

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
HIS-211	Ancient History: Greece	1
HIS-310	Advanced Topics in Ancient History	0.5-1
CLA-101	Classical Mythology	1
CLA-103	Greek Art & Archaeology ¹	1
CLA-105	Ancient Greece ¹	1
CLA-111	Special Topics in Literature and Culture	0.5-1
CLA-112	Special Topics in Art and Archaeology	0.5-1
CLA-113	Special Topics in Ancient History	0.5-1
CLA-211	Special Topics in Literature and Culture	1
CLA-212	Special Topics in Art and Archaeology	1
CLA-213	Special Topics in Ancient History	1
PHI-240	Ancient Philosophy	1
PHI-249	Topics in the History of Philosophy	0.5-1
PSC-330	Adv Topics in Political Theory	0.5-1
RHE-320	Classical Rhetoric	1

¹: Especially encouraged because of their emphasis on chronology.

Requirements for the Greek Minor

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Five course credits in Greek		5
Total Credits		5

Comprehensive Examinations in the Classics Department examine students in the three areas (Classical Civilization, Greek, or Latin) in which they choose to major within the department. The examinations are made up by the department after consulting the range of courses each student presents for his major, and test both general knowledge in the area he chooses and specific knowledge over the selection of the courses he presents.

GRK-101 Beginning Greek I

This course includes the study of elementary grammar, the reading of selected pieces of Greek literature, and a general introduction to the literature and civilization of ancient Greece. Four class meetings each week. This course is offered in the fall semester. Successful completion of both GRK-101 and GRK-102 satisfies the World Languages distribution requirement.
Prerequisites: none
Corequisites: GRK-101L
Credit: 1

GRK-102 Beginning Greek II

This course includes the study of elementary grammar, the reading of selected pieces of Greek literature, and a general introduction to the literature and civilization of ancient Greece. Four class meetings each week. This course is offered in the spring semester.
Prerequisites: GRK-101
Corequisites: GRK-102L
Credit: 1
Distribution: World Language

GRK-187 Independent Study

Individual research projects. The manner of study will be determined by the student in consultation with the instructor. Students must receive written approval of their project proposal from a department Chair before registering for the course.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0.5-1

GRK-188 Independent Study

GRK-201 Intermediate Greek I

The choice of readings is adapted to the needs and the desires of the class. We will read selections from Lysias' speeches and other appropriate works. The emphasis will be on developing facility in reading Greek. This course is offered in the fall semester.
Prerequisites: GRK-101 and GRK-102
Credit: 1
Distribution: Literature/Fine Arts, World Language

GRK-210 New Testament Greek

This course covers selected readings in the New Testament. One-half or one course credit by arrangement. Offered by arrangement. Course may be repeated as the readings change.
Prerequisites: GRK-101 and GRK-102
Credit: 1

GRK-277 Special Topics

Topics vary with each scheduled offering. Refer to Student Planning's section information for descriptions of individual offerings, and applicability to distribution requirements.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0.5-1

GRK-287 Independent Study

GRK-288 Independent Study

GRK-301 Advanced Greek Reading: Poetry

Selections to suit the needs and interests of the class will be made from the Greek poets and dramatists. The material will be varied from year to year and the course may be elected more than once. Refer to the Course Descriptions document on the Registrar's webpage for topics and descriptions of current offerings.
Prerequisites: GRK-201
Credit: 1
Distribution: Literature/Fine Arts, World Language

GRK-302 Advanced Greek Reading: Prose

Selections to suit the needs and interests of the class will be made from Greek history, oratory, and philosophy. The material will be varied from year to year and the course may be elected more than once. Refer to the Course Descriptions document on the Registrar's webpage for topics and descriptions of current offerings.
Prerequisites: GRK-201
Credit: 1
Distribution: Literature/Fine Arts, World Language

GRK-303 Advanced Greek Reading: Homer

Selections to suit the needs and interests of the class will be made from Homer's Iliad or Odyssey. The material will be varied from year to year and the course may be elected more than once. Refer to the Course Descriptions document on the Registrar's webpage for topics and descriptions of current offerings.
Prerequisites: GRK-201
Credit: 1
Distribution: Literature/Fine Arts, World Language

GRK-330 Greek Composition

This course provides a systematic review and study of fundamental Greek forms and constructions with practice in writing Greek sentences. This course is offered by arrangement.
Prerequisites: GRK-101 and GRK-102
Credits: 0.5

GRK-387 Independent Study

GRK-388 Independent Study

GRK-400 Senior Seminar

This is a seminar on a selected topic with a project supervised by a member of the department.
Prerequisites: none
Credit: 1
Distribution: Literature/Fine Arts

GRK-487 Independent Study

GRK-488 Independent Study