Requirements for a Major in Greek

  • Classics, Greek, Latin, Ancient Studies, and Medieval Studies
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  • Greek Major

Requirements for a Major in Greek

7 courses in Greek (only 6 courses if the student begins Greek at the 231 level or higher)

Classics 370 [in the old Greek major 1 Classics course]

1 Greek history course (or 1 Classics course)

Intended Learning Outcomes for a Major in Greek

Students will demonstrate: 

  1. advanced knowledge of the ancient Greek language.
  2. the ability to translate and analyze ancient Greek literature in at least three genres.
  3. basic cultural knowledge about ancient Greece.

Departmental distinction is not awarded in Greek (only in Classics).

To read the Classics Brochure, click here.

Questions? Contact the Classics Department Chair, Prof. Anne Groton.