Harvey Yunis

An examination of the literary, artistic, and intellectual achievements of classical Greek civilization from Homer through the golden age of classical Athens to the spread of Greek culture in the Hellenistic world. The influence of ancient Greece on Western culture will be a focus. Case studies in the later reception of classical Greek literature (e.g., tragedy), philosophy (e.g., Socrates), history (e.g., democracy), and art (e.g., The Parthenon) will be examined. Cross-list: HUMA 107.

This course is open to all students of ancient Greek who have completed GREE 102 or higher. Its focus is translation, grammatical analysis, and literary criticism of ancient Greek texts (prose and/or poetry). Because the assigned Greek texts vary from semester to semester, the course may be repeated for credit. Cross-list: GREE 510. Recommended Prerequisite(s): GREE 102 or equivalent Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for GREE 310 if student has credit for GREE 510. Repeatable for Credit.

Open to graduate students who have completed GREE 102 or higher. Translation, grammatical analysis, and literary criticism of ancient Greek texts. Because the assigned Greek texts vary from semester to semester, the course may be repeated for credit. Requirement beyond GREE 310: five additional reading assignments and one oral presentation. Cross-list: GREE 310. Recommended Prerequisite(s): GREE 102 or equivalent Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for GREE 510 if student has credit for GREE 310. Repeatable for Credit.

An examination of the literary, artistic, and intellectual achievements of classical Greek civilization from Homer through the golden age of classical Athens to the spread of Greek culture in the Hellenistic world. The influence of ancient Greece on Western culture will be a focus. Case studies in the later reception of classical Greek literature (e.g., tragedy), philosophy (e.g., Socrates), history (e.g., democracy), and art (e.g., The Parthenon) will be examined. Cross-list: CLAS 107.