Greek 404: Spring 1999
Euripides, Alcestis
Purpose of the course: to read Euripides’ Alcestis; to
work on the aural dimension of Greek; to improve reading skills in Attic Greek.
Grading: There will be three tests. Each student will work on a
project: paper topics can be found in the study guide. Working in pairs, prepare a scene
to perform in Greek. Grades will be based on tests, papers, participation and preparation
of the material.
WEEK I 12, 14 January
- Tuesday — Introduction, Sight-Reading
- Thursday — Translate to line 40
WEEK II 19, 21 January
- Tuesday — Finish the Prologue (to line 76)
- Thursday — Parodos with help of study guide; divide parts (77-131)
WEEK III 26, 28 January
- Tuesday — First Episode 132-165
- Thursday — 166-212
WEEK IV 2, 4 February
- Tuesday — First Stasimon with help of study guide; divide parts (213-237)
- Thursday — Second Episode 238-272
WEEK V 9, 11 February
- Tuesday — 273-325
- Thursday — 326-370
WEEK VI 16, 18 February
- Tuesday — 371-415
- Thursday — 416-434 REVIEW
WEEK VII 23, 25 February
- Tuesday — First Test
- Thursday — Second Stasimon with help of study guide; divide parts (436-475)
WEEK VIII 2, 4 March
- Tuesday — Third Episode 476-506
- Thursday — 507-544
WEEK IX 9, 11 March
- Tuesday — 545-567
- Thursday — Third Stasimon with help of study guide; divide parts (568-605)
WEEK X 23, 25 March
- Tuesday — 606-650
- Thursday — 651-705
WEEK XI 30 March, 1 April
- Tuesday — Review
- Thursday — Second Test
WEEK XII 6, 8 April
- Tuesday — 706-772
- Thursday — 773-820
WEEK XIII 13, 15 April
- Tuesday — 821-860
- Thursday — 861-910
WEEK XIV 20, 22 April
- Tuesday — 911-961
- Thursday — (962-1005)
WEEK XV 27, 29 April
- Tuesday — Exodos 1006-1069
- Thursday — 1070-1105
WEEK XVI 4, 6 May
- Tuesday — 1106-1163
- Thursday — Final Class for discussion of projects
WEEK XVII 11 May
- Tuesday — Final Examination — Translation
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