Prof. Leslie Mechem, x5464, Harder Hall 208C, Office hours MWF 10-11

      CL 103: Elementary Greek
      MWF 9:05-10:00 + 1 hr. TBA

      Students in this course will learn the basics of ancient Greek, the foundation of Latin and English. The object of the course is for the student to learn the fundamentals of Greek, its grammar and syntax, in order to read Greek poetry and prose, some of the most eloquent expressions of the human condition.
       
      Required text: Groton, A. From Alpha to Omega. Newburyport, MA: Focus Press, 1995.
       

        Course requirements:

        Quizzes: 10%

          We will have frequent vocabulary and grammar quizzes, some announced, some unannounced, so students need to be prepared every day.

        Midterms: 40% (20% each)

          The two midterms will reflect the vocabulary, grammatical concepts, and literary passages that were addressed in groups of chapters and are designed to aid the student in determining what components he or she has grasped successfully.

        Final: 30%
         
          This exam, administered at the end of the semester on a day and time determined by the Registrar, is comprehensive and gauges how well the student has grasped the basics of the Greek language and culture.
           
        Class Work: 20%
         
          Class work is a major part of your grade and includes attendance as well as participation in class. Participation means coming to class with the homework completed and being ready to engage actively in the lesson for the day. If you do not attend class you can not participate in class. Class work is a requirement, not an option.
       
         AUDIO FILES
       
        Each chapter in Groton contains vocabulary, sentences and passages whose pronunciation you will learn. The links below are to audio files of these sections for each chapter.

         
        CH. 1: PASSAGE
        CH. 3: SENTENCES
        CH. 9: S
        CH. 9: P
        CH. 12: SENTENCES
         
         
        CH. 13
        CH. 14
        CH. 15
        CH. 16
        CH. 17
        CH. 18