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Latin and Greek

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Latin

For two years or more, students immerse themselves in the Latin language and its culture, in all its variety from antiquity through the sixteenth century. While mastering grammar and syntax, students learn to read Latin texts from these periods and place them in their broader contexts while developing a sensitivity to their ranges and modes of meaning. Beyond the objectives that pertain directly to Latin, through the study of this language, students develop a greater understanding of how languages function more generally—through comparison of Latin to their native tongue—and develop the powers of analysis and synthesis proper to the mind of one who is liberally educated.

Latin Fundamentals I and II

Freshman Year, fall and spring semesters, 3 credits each
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In this first year of Latin study, we seek to master much of the basic grammar and syntax of Latin required to read a wide range of Latin texts.

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Intermediate Latin III and IV

Sophomore Year, fall and spring semesters, 3 credits each
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During this second year of our Latin studies, we continue to master the basic grammar and syntax of the language while reading selections from the full range of Latin literature.

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Advanced Latin Reading Courses (Electives)

1 credit hour per semester
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This course is open to any student who has reached the level of proficiency required to pass Latin 202. In these courses, students take up advanced reading and translation of Latin texts from across the wide corpus of Latin literature.

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Greek

Students may also fulfill their classical language requirement through the Greek sequence.  This sequence introduces students to the language of those who sang of the rage of Achilles, who founded philosophy, and who gave us the gospel.  For two years students take up the Ancient Greek language, mastering its grammar and exploring the full range of Greek literature.

Greek Fundamentals I and II

Freshman Year, fall and spring semesters, 3 credits each
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Essentials of Greek language structure (classical and koine). Reading of passages from classical prose writings and the New Testament. Some emphasis on the historical background of the language.

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Intermediate Greek III and IV

Sophomore Year, fall and spring semesters, 3 credits each
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Grammar review and study of more advanced syntactical structure. Selected readings from the Humanities courses.

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