Course Description

Our aim for this semester is to finish learning the basics of Greek grammar and syntax by spring break or soon after, and then to go on to read and discuss selections from works of Greek literature.  Throughout the semester, you will also be learning or reviewing the principal parts of two verbs a day (three on weekends).

Schedule: Mon. 8:30, Tues. 9:00, Wed. 9:30, Thurs. 9:00, Friday 10:30

Required texts: C.A.E. Luschnig, An Introduction to Ancient Greek.
            Lysias, Orations 1 and 3 (Bryn Mawr Commentaries)
            Plato, Crito, 2nd ed. (Bryn Mawr Commentaries)
            Assorted handouts with other readings in poetry and prose         
            Liddell and Scott, Intermediate Greek Lexicon(recommended)

Requirements:

Regular prepared attendance and participation: 
            As before, it is particularly important to attend every class and keep up with the homework assignments, both written and oral: that is, you should not only hand in written assignments on time but be prepared to recite memorized material and translate prepared passages.  If you have to miss a class, please let me know in advance if possible (email is good); if you can come but are unprepared, please come anyway, and let me know at the beginning of the class that you are unprepared.

Quizzes:
During the first part of the semester we will as before have a15-20 minute quiz following the completion of each chapter (except the chapter that precedes the mid-term).   During the second part we will have regular quizzes on the readings.   Quizzes will also include the principal parts of the daily verbs.

Exams:
There will be a midterm exam after we complete Luschnig (just before or just after fall break) and a final (self-scheduled) exam at the end of the semester.

Grading will be based on class participation, quizzes, midterm and final exam.