Introduction to the structure and vocabulary of classical Greek, with attention to those features that form the classical basis of Biblical koine and for the classical side of Greek diglossia from Hellenistic times through the 20th century. Short texts from Homer to Kazantzakis and Cavafy provide practice in literary, philosophical and rhetorical reading and initiation in major areas of Western thought. Attention to the history of the language and its relation to ancient, medieval and modern culture.

Degree requirement — Language Requirement, Language Requirement, Language Requirement, Language Requirement, Language Requirement, Language Requirement

2 units — Schroer

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Spring 2021	Block 5	Greek for Beginners	Richard Fernando Buxton	Cossitt Hall 101C	18 / 11	04/17/2021
Spring 2021	Block 5	Greek for Beginners	Richard Fernando Buxton	TBA	18 / 17	04/17/2021
Spring 2022	Block 5	Greek for Beginners	Clayton Schroer	TBA	18 / 18	04/17/2021