Grammatical structures and forms are taught after students have experienced them in context. Continual repetition in the readings of essential vocabulary words aids in their mastery by the student. The history and culture of ancient Greece are also an integral part of the readings, as is the derivation of English words from Greek. The course culminates in the reading of some adapted passages from Greek authors, such as Herodotus and Plato. This course extends the acquisition of grammatical, morphological, and vocabulary skills begun in Greek I. Through the continuation of the text-narrative begun in Greek I, facility in reading and translating is gradually increased to the level at which students can cope successfully with edited selections from Greek authors, such as Herodotus, Thucydides, and Aristophanes.
Students develop and refine translation and composition skills.
The history and culture of ancient Greece continue to be an integral part of the readings, as is the derivation of English words from Greek.