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

1 Greek history course (or 1 Classics GHS course)

Intended Learning Outcomes for a Major in Greek (updated September 2024)

Students will demonstrate: 

  1. proficiency in ancient Greek at the advanced level.
  2. the ability to comprehend and analyze ancient Greek texts in at least three genres.
  3. broad knowledge about the world of the ancient Greeks.
  4. the ability to produce writing and research relevant to the major.

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.