GRK 600s


GRK 621 Greek Epigraphy (0.50) SEMCourse ID: 013077
An introduction to Greek inscriptions as evidence for the Greek language and Greek political, religious, legal, social and economic history.
Antirequisite: GRK 421.

GRK 631 Oaths and Curses in Mediterranean Culture (0.50) SEMCourse ID: 013050
Greek oaths and curses are studied in the original, along with an examination of how these rituals are derived from Mesopotamian sources, and how they influenced Roman practices.

GRK 632 Local Cultures in Hellenistic Greek Poetry (0.50) SEMCourse ID: 013029
This course examines the relationship between local Mediterranean cultures and Greek poetry through an examination of a variety of works composed in different genres of literature between 323 and 100BC. We shall focus on the manner in which unique local social customs, dialects, religions, and politics are treated in poetry written in various places of the Greek speaking world, from Egypt to Italy. In this way we shall gain an appreciatiion of the multi-cultural nature of Hellenistics society, and of the impact it has upon subjects, theses, and styles of contemporary literature. Readings will include, but not be restricted to, the Argonautics of Apollonius of Rhodes, the Hymns of Callimachus, the Idylls of Theocritus, and the epigrams in the Greek Anthology.

GRK 633 Ancient Religions through Epigraphy (0.50) SEMCourse ID: 013051
An introduction to the technical aspects of the study of inscriptions and an investigation of the evidence which these documents offer about ancient religious practice and sacred space. Special attention will be paid to the class of inscriptions call leges sacrae (sacred laws).

GRK 651 Senior Greek Composition, Grammar and Reading (0.50) SEMCourse ID: 013052
Advanced composition, translation and grammar with intensive analysis of selected passages.

GRK 673 Greek Comedy (0.50) SEMCourse ID: 013076
Selected comic plays of Aristophanes and Menander will be examined.
Antirequisite: GRK 473.

GRK 691 Special Topics (0.50) SEMCourse ID: 013053
A selection of material from one author or several authors or investigation of selected themes, topics, genres at the graduate level.