Bulletin 2007-2008 - Austin College

CLASSICAL AND MODERN LANGUAGESA student who is placed by Austin Collegeinto Latin 202 or higher as the firstcollege-level course in Latin and completesthis with a satisfactory grade (S,C, or above) also will receive one additionalcredit. This additional, electivecredit may not count toward the minoror the major. Alternatively, a studentmay receive credit for one Latin courseat the intermediate level and satisfy thelanguage competency requirement by asuccessful score on the Latin AdvancedPlacement Examination administeredby the College Board. The student,however, may not receive both the AdvancedPlacement Examination creditand Austin College placement credit.Ancient Greek101, 102 Beginning GreekDevelopment of skills in using the ancientGreek language, especially the skill of readingGreek. Introduction to Greek civilization. Someattention is also given to Greek’s contributionto the English language. (101, each fall; 102,each spring)201, 202 Intermediate GreekContinuation of Greek skills development andstudy of Greek civilization. Also, an introductionto literary texts of the classical and New Testamentperiods. (201, each fall; 202, each spring)250 Intermediate Topics in Greek260 Intermediate Directed Study inGreek (Variable course credit)350 Advanced Topics in Greek450 Advanced Studies in GreekMajor authors, genres, or topics of Greek literaturechosen to meet the needs of the class.Topics may include Homer, Greek historians,Greek tragedy, Aristophanes, Greek New Testament,and Greek lyric poetry. May be repeatedwhen topic varies.460 Advanced Directed Study inGreek (Variable course credit)464 Teaching/Learning ParticipationAn individualized study that includes sharingin the instructional process for a particularGreek course under the supervision of thefaculty member teaching the course. Open onlyto certain highly qualified juniors and seniorsby invitation. (Additional details given in thesection on Other Learning Opportunities.)490 Independent Study491 Greek Honors Thesis492 Independent StudyOff-Campus/NSOCCOURSES OF INSTRUCTION| 85