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About GRK 2200 A

Review of syntax. Readings from various authors. Prerequisite: GRK 2100 or equivalent.

Notes

Class will meet in Classics Seminar Room PACE students with permission and override

Section Description

We will read all of Lucian's True History, often called the first science fiction novel. Time permitting we may also do selections of Xenophon's Anabasis and / or Longus' Daphnis and Chloe. THrought he reading we will review morphology (= word forms), build and consolidate vocabulary, and deepen fluency with syntax.

Section Expectation

Students should be well prepared for each day's reading, i.e. be able to identify, to the best of their ability, all forms and syntactical constructions. Please also come fully loaded with cool ideas and observations from thinking about what the text says, and its possible connections with other ancient texts and ideas.

Evaluation

attendance; daily preparation; participation; submitted daily translations; translation quizzes and exams.

Important Dates

Note: These dates may not be accurate for select courses during the Summer Session.

Deadlines
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Last Day to Drop
Last Day to Withdraw with 50% Refund
Last Day to Withdraw with 25% Refund
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