Greek Courses
GREEK 103 First Semester Greek
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Systematic introduction to the morphology, syntax, and vocabulary of ancient Greek.
Prerequisites: none.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
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GREEK 104 Second Semester Greek
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of Greek 103; systematic introduction to the morphology, syntax, and vocabulary of Greek.
Prerequisites: Greek 103(P) or equiv; equiv H.S. prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (4 retro crs).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
GREEK 199 Independent Study
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
For further information, consult dept chair.
Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2013, Spring 2009, Spring 2007.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
GREEK 205 Third Semester Greek
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of Greek 104: systematic introduction to the morphology, syntax, and vocabulary of Greek.
Prerequisites: Greek 104(P) or equiv; equiv H.S. prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (8 retro crs).
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
GREEK 289 Internship in Greek, Lower Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles of Greek in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: intro course in Greek; 2.25 GPA, and consent of supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
GREEK 299 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
GREEK 306 Readings in Ancient Greek Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Reading of texts of Greek literature, with emphasis on morphology, syntax, and vocabulary.
Prerequisites: GREEK 205(P) or equivalent; equivalent HS prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (12 retro crs).
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of only 1 cr of GREEK 304 regardless of the number of times GREEK 306 is taken. May be retaken with change in topic; no max cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
GREEK 489 Internship in Greek, Upper Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of advanced principles of Greek in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: junior standing; 300-level or above course in Greek; 2.25 GPA and consent of supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
GREEK 499 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: jr st; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
GREEK 501 Readings in Classical Greek Prose:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Extensive reading in a major author, or in related authors, of ancient Greek prose; e.g., Herodotus, Thucydides, Plato, the Attic Orators, Aristotle, Lucian.
Prerequisites: junior standing, GREEK 306(P) or equivalent, and equivalent high school prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro cr).
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
GREEK 501G Readings in Classical Greek Prose:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Extensive reading in a major author, or in related authors, of ancient Greek prose; e.g., Herodotus, Thucydides, Plato, the Attic Orators, Aristotle, Lucian.
Prerequisites: junior standing, GREEK 306(P) or equivalent, and equivalent high school prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro cr).
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
GREEK 502 Readings in Ancient Greek Poetry:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Extensive reading in a major author, or related authors, of ancient Greek poetry; e.g., Homer, the Greek lyric poets, the Attic tragedians, Aristophanes, Menander, Theocritus.
Prerequisites: jr st; Greek 306(P) or equiv; equiv H.S. prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro cr).
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2012, Spring 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
GREEK 502G Readings in Ancient Greek Poetry:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Extensive reading in a major author, or related authors, of ancient Greek poetry; e.g., Homer, the Greek lyric poets, the Attic tragedians, Aristophanes, Menander, Theocritus.
Prerequisites: jr st; Greek 306(P) or equiv; equiv H.S. prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro cr).
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2012, Spring 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
GREEK 699 Directed Reading
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced independent work under the supervision of a Classics faculty or instructional academic staff member. Students must submit a study proposal. For more information, consult Classics prog coord.
Prerequisites: jr st; 2.0 GPA; instructor consent, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/