We will translate book 4of the Aeneid , the story of Aeneas and Dido. In addition, we will read the entire Aeneid in translation and learn to recite Roman Epic Poetry. This Spring, Dr. Craig will lead readings from Ovid, Metamorphoses. If you have had previous training in Greek, please consult the department in order to determine the appropriate placement. This course completes the elementary sequence.
Students learn Greek grammar, vocabulary, and morphology.
This sequence prepares students for Classics 261-264, the intermediate sequence. This is a sequel to 261 and completes the intermediate sequence. This course is designed for advanced Greek students. This Spring, students will join Dr. Slaveva-Griffin in reading Euripides' Trojan Women . This exploration should lead us to a firmer grasp of the ways in which myths shape people's understanding of the world in different cultures, including our own.