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Research areas
Classical Literature; Archaic Greek Poetry; Oral Tradition and Performance
Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Hilary Mackie
Associate Professor, Modern & Classical Literatures & Cultures
Affiliated Faculty, Department of Religion
Average rating
4.4
22 temporary mock ratings
Difficulty
2.1
course-linked average
Courses
2
in seeded sections
Courses taught
FWIS 149
Doing Things With Words
Close reading of Homer's Odyssey, with a focus on what the poem suggests about different ways of using words, their effects on speakers and audiences, and their capacity to heal or harm. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for FWIS 149 if student has credit for CLAS 303.
First-Yr Writing Intensive SemFWIS3 credits
4.45.5hMackie, Hilary
GREE 101
Elementary Greek I
Reading-based introduction to ancient Greek. Readings include passages from classical and New Testament authors. Explanation and analysis of basic grammar, including comparison with English grammar. Besides translating Greek to English (and vice versa), we will consider the language and literature in their historical context, and practice reading ancient Greek aloud. Effective May 15, 2019, this course does not carry D1 credit.
GreekNone3 credits
4.57.1hMackie, Hilary