This course introduces students to the Histories of Herodotus of Halicarnassus in Ancient Greek. This is an upper-level language acquisition course conducted in a manner appropriate for undergraduates: we will expend most of our energy attending to matters of vocabulary, morphology, and syntax. Students will also read some highlights of the secondary literature on the Histories.
Course Requirements:
4 translation exams; one five-page paper
Intended Audience:
Undergraduates who have completed Greek 302 or equivalent
Class Format:
Two meetings per week