1998-1999 - The University of Scranton

GRK 111-112 Staff
(C)Elementary Greek 6 credits
An intensive course in the fundamentals of
Classical Greek grammar.
GRK 113-114 Staff
New Testament Greek 6 credits
A systematic introduction to the fundamentals of
the grammar of Koine Greek as it is found in the
New Testament.
GRK 205 Dr. Petrovic
(D)Legacy of Greece and Rome 3 credits
Survey of the artistic and cultural treasures of classical
Greece and Rome with a focus on their
enduring legacy in our own civilization.
GRK 207 Dr. Wilson
Roots of Greek in English 3 credits
The relationship of both Greek and English to the
other languages of the Indo-European family; the
Greek elements that have come into English are
presented: e.g., bases, prefixes, numerals, hybrids,
etc. A study of the 20-25% English words which
come from Greek, particularly in scientific fields.
GRK 211-212 Staff
Intermediate Greek 6 credits
(Prerequisites: Greek 111-112 or equivalent)
Review of fundamentals. Readings from
Zenophon, Euripides, and the New Testament.
LAT 111-112 Staff
(C)Elementary Latin 6 credits
An intensive course in the fundamentals of Latin.
Reading and composition.
LAT 205 Staff
History of Latin Literature 3 credits
A survey of Roman and post-Roman Latin literature.
The course is taught in English. No Latin prerequisite.
LAT 207 Dr. Wilson
Roots of Latin in English 3 credits
The relationship of both Latin and English to the
other languages of the Indo-European family; the
Latin elements that have come into English are presented:
bases, prefixes, numerals, hybrids, etc.
Approximately 60-65% of English words come
from Latin.
LAT 211-212 Staff
(C)Intermediate Latin 6 credits
(Prerequisites: LAT 111-112 or equivalent) Review
of fundamentals. Reading of selections from Caesar,
Cicero and Virgil.
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GRK 213 Dr. Wilson
(C, D, W)Classical Greek Literature 3 credits
and Mythology
This course examines the role that mythology
played in Greek literature, and examines the
changing attitudes of the Greeks towards the
Olympian gods from Homer to the fourth century
B.C. All readings and lectures in English.
GRK 220 Dr. Wilson
Ancient Civilization: Greece 3 credits
The political, constitutional, and cultural history of
Greece from the earliest times to the death of
Alexander the Great. All readings and lectures in
English.
GRK 311-312 Staff
Readings in Greek Literature 3-6 credits
(Prerequisites: GRK 211-212 or equivalent)
Selections from Greek writers to suit the students’
special interests.
GRK 482-483 Staff
Guided Independent Study Variable Credit
(Prerequisites: GRK 211-212 or equivalent) A
tutorial program open to junior and senior students
only. Content determined by mentor.
LAT 213 Dr. Wilson
(C, D, W)Classical Roman Literature 3 credits
and Mythology
The course examines the role that mythology
played in Roman literature, and examines the
changing attitudes of the Romans toward the
divinities manifested in literature from Plautus to
Apuleius. All readings and lectures in English.
LAT 220 Staff
Ancient Civilization: Rome 3 credits
The political, constitutional, and cultural history of
Rome from the earliest times to the end of the
Western empire. All readings and lectures in English.
LAT 311-312 Dr. Wilson
Readings in Latin Literature 3-6 credits
(Prerequisites: LAT 211-212 or equivalent)
Selections from Latin writers to suit the students’
special interests. Topics will vary from year to year;
the course may, therefore, be repeated for credit.
LAT 482-483 Staff
Guided Independent Study Variable credit
(Prerequisites: LAT 211-212) A tutorial program
open to junior and senior students only. Content
determined by mentor.