Language study -- Ancient Greek

If you have never studied ancient Greek before, the place to begin is GRK 1 in Fall, followed by GRK 2 in Winter and GRK 3 in Spring. These courses cover all the basic grammar and syntax and give students practice in reading ancient Greek texts. During Spring term, there is also the option of Intensive Greek, a two-credit course that covers GRK 1, 2, and 3. Successful completion of GRK 3 or Intensive Greek satisfies the College language requirement.

If you have already studied ancient Greek before coming to Dartmouth, please read the section on  Placement in Ancient Greek.

After completing Greek 1, 2, and 3 (or Intensive Greek, which covers the same material), you will enter an intermediate course in the Fall called Greek 10. This intermediate course is based around a theme or an important text. For instance, we might read one of Plato's philosophical works or one of the beautiful speeches by Lysias. As you proceed, you will continue to develop your overall knowledge of the ancient Greek language, and will be able to immerse yourself in some of the ideas circulating in Athens during what many consider its political, literary, and philosophical heyday.

After Greek 10 you are eligible for any course numbered 20 or above. Homer's Iliad, Euripides' Medea, Plato's Republic, and New Testament Greek are just a few of the texts you might read in the original language. During sophomore summer, there is a combined seminar with the advanced Latin students.