Greek (GREK) | The George Washington University

Learn the language of the birthplace of Western civilization, read classical texts in their original language, and explore the ancient Greek civilization through GW’s Greek program. You will acquire knowledge about a variety of subjects within the field through the Greek language and ancient Greek culture and literature. Our graduates have careers as interpreters, immigration/customs inspectors, tour guides, college professors, or lecturers and secondary school teachers. The resources of Washington, D.C., are additional advantages to those interested in classical antiquity. The Library of Congress and the several museums of the Smithsonian Institution are easily accessible. Lectures on classical subjects are frequently sponsored by these institutions, as well as by other organizations such as the Archaeological Institute of America, the Washington Classical Society, Dumbarton Oaks, or other universities in the area.

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Explanation of Course Numbers

Courses in the 1000s are primarily introductory undergraduate courses
Those in the 2000s to 4000s are upper-level undergraduate courses that also may be taken for graduate credit with permission and additional work assigned
Those in the 6000s and 8000s are for master’s, doctoral, and professional-level students
The 6000s are open to advanced undergraduate students with approval of the instructor and the dean or advising office

GREK 1001. Beginning Classical Greek I. 4 Credits.

Study of the grammar, vocabulary, and structure of ancient Greek. Reading of selected ancient authors.

GREK 1002. Beginning Classical Greek II. 4 Credits.

Continuation of GREK 1001. Study of the grammar, vocabulary, and structure of ancient Greek. Reading of Homer and selected ancient authors. Prerequisite: GREK 1001.

GREK 1099. Variable Topics. 16 Credits.

GREK 2001. Intermediate Classical Greek I. 3 Credits.

Reading of ancient Greek prose or poetic works (e.g., selections from Homer, Plato, Euripides). Review of grammar. Prerequisite: GREK 1002 .

GREK 2002. Intermediate Classical Greek II. 3 Credits.

Continuation of GREK 2001. Reading of ancient Greek prose or poetic works, such as selections from Homer, Plato, and Euripides. Review of grammar. Topics vary by year. Permission of the instructor may be substituted for the prerequisite. Prerequisite: GREK 2001.

GREK 2002W. Intermediate Classical Greek II. 3 Credits.

Continuation of GREK 2001. Reading of ancient Greek prose or poetic works, such as selections from Homer, Plato, and Euripides. Review of grammar. Topics vary by year. Includes a significant engagement in writing as a form of critical inquiry and scholarly expression to satisfy the WID requirement. Permission of the instructor may be substituted for the prerequisite. Prerequisite: GREK 2001.

GREK 3001. Major Greek Authors I. 3 Credits.

Selections from a wide variety of Greek prose, drama, and poetry, suited to the needs of the class. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Prerequisite: GREK 2002 .

GREK 3001W. Major Greek Authors II. 3 Credits.

Selections from a wide variety of Greek prose, drama, and poetry, suited to the needs of the class. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Includes a significant engagement in writing as a form of critical inquiry and scholarly expression to satisfy the WID requirement. Prerequisite: GREK 2002 .

GREK 3002. Major Greek Authors II. 3 Credits.

Continuation of GREK 3001. Selections from a wide variety of Greek drama and poetry, suited to the needs of the class. Topics vary by year. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Prerequisite: GREK 2002 or permission of the instructor.

GREK 3002W. Major Greek Authors II. 3 Credits.

Continuation of GREK 3001. Selections from a wide variety of Greek drama and poetry, suited to the needs of the class. Topics vary by year. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Includes a significant engagement in writing as a form of critical inquiry and scholarly expression to satisfy the WID requirement. Prerequisite: GREK 2002.

GREK 3099. Variable Topics. 1-12 Credits.

GREK 5099. Variable Topics. 1-99 Credits.