Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology · Courses
ANGK
10 courses with the subject ANGK, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ANGK 1011Beginning Ancient Greek I3
This course, designed for students with no previous instruction in Ancient Greek, constitutes a thorough introduction to the Ancient Greek language. The goal in this class is to acquire an elementary 47
The course, designed for students with 3 credits of previous instruction in Ancient Greek or equivalent, completes the introduction to ancient Greek grammar and syntax with special emphasis on vocabulary expansion and translation skills.
This course, designed for students with 6 credits of previous instruction in ancient Greek or equivalent, offers systematic reading and translation practice in Attic prose. Through close readings of passages from Lysias, Demosthenes, Thucydides, Xenophon, Isocrates, and Plato, the course aims at increasing proficiency and strengthening translation skills in Ancient Greek.
ANGK 3050Nature and Society in the Ancient Mediterranean3
Nature and Society in the Ancient Mediterranean is a 3-credit Classics elective also cross-listed in the History and Literature Program. The course offers an overview of the relationship ancient Greeks and Romans had with their natural environment. We will examine questions such as: "How did the ancient Greeks and Romans understand their place in nature? What were their views on exploration of natural resources, sustainability, and natural catastrophes? How did they explain the natural phenomena all around them? What impact did they have into their natural environment? By exploring the environmental views of the ancient Greeks and Romans, this course invites students to ask and answer the question: "How can the ancient world help up address our 57
This course offers a comprehensive overview of athletic competitions in Ancient Greece, from the Archaic to the Hellenistic period. Through close readings of ancient sources and contemporary theoretical literature on sports and society, the course will explore the significance of athletics for ancient Greek civilization. Special emphasis will be placed on the Olympics as a Panhellenic cultural institution and on their reception in modern times.
Core Elective. This course is designed for students who wish to develop a deep knowledge of ancient Greek history and civilization with special emphasis on the rise and fall of classical Athens. All readings are in English. Classics majors are required to do some of the readings in the original, depending on their level of proficiency in Ancient Greek. The method of instruction consists of lectures and audiovisual presentations (75%) followed by class discussions (25%). Course assignments include a class trip to the MFA and biweekly reflection papers.
The World of Greek Heroes is a 3-credit core course with no prerequisites. It is designed for students who wish to study ancient Greek mythology and civilization and understand their significance for contemporary society. By exploring Greek myth through archaic and classical Greek literature, art and religion, The World of Greek Heroes 48
Greek Lyric Poetry is designed for students who wish to explore ancient Greek lyric poetry in text, art, and culture. Through extensive readings in archaic and classical Greek literature, this 3-credit course offers a comprehensive overview of Greek lyric poetry and its echoes after the classical era. The method of instruction will consist of lectures and audiovisual presentations (75%) followed by class discussions (25%). All readings are in English. Classics majors are required to do some of the readings in the original, depending on their level of proficiency in ancient Greek. Course assignments include a class field trip to the MFA and biweekly reflection papers. Students need to devote to homework a minimum of three hours per credit hour.
This course, designed for students who have obtained approval to work on a Classics thesis, constitutes a supervised study on the writing of a 50‐ page undergraduate thesis, with special emphasis on literary criticism and research methodology.