Classical Studies (Greek option) (Minor)

Mechanics of the Greek language

With minimal and informed recourse to dictionaries grammars commentaries and other translation aids students will be able to read and comprehend the prose and poetry of Classical Greek authors. Specifically they will be able to read and comprehend the writings of Xenophon Homer Plato Euripides and other Greek authors of comparable difficulty. Students will be able to compose Greek sentences and paragraphs in imitation of the style of Classical Greek masters.

Interpretation and analysis of Greek texts

Students will demonstrate their ability to write analytical papers or the equivalent that apply close readings to Classical literary texts to develop and clearly express original interpretations of these texts.

Understanding and contextualizing ancient Greek culture

Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge and comprehension of the history literature philosophy and visual arts of Greece from Mycenaean civilization through the Hellenistic Age.