Greek
Undergraduate Program
Monica S. Cyrino, Ortega Hall 347B
pandora@unm.edu
Lorenzo F. Garcia, Jr., Ortega Hall 351C
lfgarcia@unm.edu
Luke A. Gorton, Humanities 457
lagorton@unm.edu
Osman Umurhan, Ortega Hall 315B
umurhan@unm.edu
Major Study Requirements
See the Classical Studies - Undergraduate Program section of this Catalog.
Minor Study Requirements
Twelve credit hours in courses numbered above 200, including *301 and *302.
Courses
GREK 1110 [101]. Greek I [Elementary Greek I]. (3)
This course serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of the historic Greek language and culture. The aims of this course are to acquire basic skills in reading, writing, and comprehension in order to read authentic Greek texts with the help of a dictionary. Students will also study the history of the Greek language, texts, and culture.
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GREK 1120 [102]. Greek II [Elementary Greek II]. (3)
This course continues the study of the historic Greek language and culture. The aims of this course are to continue to build basic skills in reading, writing, and comprehension in order to read authentic Greek texts with the help of a dictionary. Students will also continue to study the historical factors behind the developments of the Hellenic world and its texts.
GREK 2110 [201]. Greek III [Intermediate Greek I]. (3)
Continuation of 1120. The aims of this course are to develop skills in reading, writing, and comprehension in Greek. These include the grammar and vocabulary needed in order to read and understand authentic Greek texts with the help of a dictionary.
GREK 2120 [202]. Greek IV [Intermediate Greek II]. (3)
Continuation of 2110. The aims of this course are to develop skills in reading, writing, and comprehension in Greek. These include the grammar, vocabulary, and exegetical tools needed in order to read and understand Greek texts of moderate difficulty and complexity.
GREK *301. Advanced Greek I. (3, no limit Δ)
Readings in Homer, Sophocles, Euripides, Plato and the New Testament, depending on the level and interests of the class.
GREK *302. Advanced Greek II. (3, no limit Δ)
Readings in Homer, Sophocles, Euripides, Plato and the New Testament, depending on the level and interests of the class.
GREK 497. Undergraduate Problems. (1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
GREK 501. Topics in Greek Language and Literature. (3, no limit Δ)
Graduate readings in ancient Greek authors.
Prerequisite: *301 or *302.
GREK 511. Survey of Ancient Greek Literature. (3)
This course provides students experience reading a wide range of texts in ancient Greek literature from Homer to the Hellenistic period, across all genres, periods, and styles.
Prerequisite: 501 with a grade of "B+" or better.
GREK 551. Graduate Problems. (1-9 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
