GREK 221 - Intermediate Greek: Herodotus

FC ARHU CD

4 credits
In this course, we will read selections from the first historian in the western tradition, Herodotus of Halicarnassus. Herodotus is a crucial source for our understanding of the rise of Greece as a world power in the fifth century BCE, as well as our understanding of the classical Persian empire. Sometimes known as “the father of lies,” Herodotus is also a problematic figure as the instigator of history as a mode of inquiry. Students will also review their knowledge of Greek grammar and syntax. Course meets concurrently with GREK 321. Intermediate students should enroll in GREK 221; advanced students should enroll in GREK 321. Course requirements will differ according to level – Advanced students will present reports on Greek grammar and syntax, as well as scholarly articles on Herodotus and fifth-century Greek history.

Prerequisites: GREK 201.