Greek Language and Literature Major

Summary of Requirements

• Minimum of Four Courses in Greek Language and Literature (above GREK 102)
• Minimum of One Introductory Literature Course
• CLAS 103 - History of Greece  
• Three Additional Full Courses in Classics or Related Courses
• Distribution Requirement

Note: Credits for courses from the AP or IB exams will not count towards the 4 courses required in Greek above 102.

Entry-Level Course Sequence Suggestions

Students considering a major in Greek should include in their first year and second year programs four semesters of work in the language, Classics 111 (Greek and Roman Epic) or Classics 112 (Greek and Roman Drama), and Classics 103 (History of Greece).

Transfer of Credit

No more than half the hours credited toward the major may be granted for work at other recognized institutions.

Honors

To be eligible for admission to the Honors Program in Greek, a student must have completed by the end of the junior year:

1. Two 300-level courses in Greek and at least the 102-level course in Latin; or one 300-level course in Greek and one 300-level course in Latin
2. Classical Civilization 103 (Greek History)
3. Classical Civilization 111 or 112, plus two more courses in Classical Civilization
4. Have maintained a major GPA of at least 3.5, and a general GPA of 3.3.

The department may invite qualified students to apply at the end of their junior year, but would also welcome applications from interested majors. Admission is based on overall academic distinction and outstanding work within the department.

To be awarded Honors in Greek, a student must:

1. Complete a major in Greek
2. Complete satisfactorily in the junior or senior year, a reading list devised in consultation with a member of the department that includes primary (ancient) and secondary (critical, historical) readings; this reading list may be completed as part of a course
3. Pass (at the level of B+ or better), at the end of the relevant semester in the junior or senior year, a written translation exam on the primary sources in Greek
4. Complete satisfactorily a research project designed in consultation with members of the department
5. Pass an oral examination on the reading list and research project.  (This examination may be conducted by an outside examiner, who would also pass judgement on the Honors project)

Students participating in the Honors Program should register for Greek 401F/ H for a total of four units of credit in the relevant semester(s) in which the research paper is written.

Proposals must be submitted by early August of the Academic Year in which the honors project will be undertaken.

Greek Language and Literature Major Course Lists