ARA 111. Beginning Arabic for Daily Life I. 3 credits.

This course introduces students to the language by focusing on the acquisition of essential elements for basic communication and development of the practical language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) for communicating in daily life situations, as well as provides a broader awareness of and appreciation for the cultures of the countries where Arabic is spoken.

ARA 112. Beginning Arabic for Daily Life II. 3 credits.

This course continues to develop the language-learning process by focusing on the acquisition of essential elements for basic communication and development of the practical language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) for communicating in daily life situations, as well as provides a broader awareness of and appreciation for the cultures of the countries where Arabic is spoken. P: ARA 111 or placement.

ARA 225. Intermediate Arabic. 3 credits.

This course is designed to help students make the transition to natural communication and develop the language-learning process by focusing on the expansion of necessary elements for development of the practical language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) by using cultural and literary readings as well as grammatical exercises. It also provides a broader awareness of and appreciation for the cultures of the countries where Arabic is spoken. P: ARA 112 or equivalent.

GRK 111. Beginning Greek I. 3 credits.

Course designed to focus on the basic vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of Ancient Greek as well as provide insight into ancient Greek culture.

GRK 112. Beginning Greek II. 3 credits.

Course designed to continue the introduction of the basic vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of Ancient Greek as well as provide insight into ancient Greek culture. In addition, selections from major authors of Greek prose will be read. P: GRK 111 or equivalent.

GRK 225. Intermediate Greek. 3 credits.

Selections from major Greek authors of prose and poetry. Intensive review of grammar and syntax. This course applies and extends the language study completed in GRK 111 and GRK 112. P: GRK 112.

GRK 301. Readings in Greek. 3 credits.

Selected readings of major Greek authors, such as Homer, Herodotus, or Lysias. Review of Greek grammar and syntax. Study of the prose and poetic styles of the authors read. P: GRK 225 or equiv.

GRK 303. Greek Prose Composition. 3 credits. AY, SP

This course provides a comprehensive review of ancient Greek morphology and syntax by means of composition. Students will closely analyze passages from several classical prose authors and attempt to imitate their various styles in their own writing of Greek. P: GRK 225 or equiv.

GRK 400. Archaic Greek Authors. 3 credits.

Students will read authors of the Archaic period (such as Homer, Hesiod, or individual lyric poets). This course may be repeated to a max of six credits. P: GRK 225 or equiv.

GRK 401. Archaic Greek Themes and Genres. 3 credits.

Students will pursue thematically-tied or genre-related readings of various authors of the Archaic period (such as epic or lyric). This course is repeatable to a max of 6 credits. P: GRK 225 or equiv.

GRK 402. Classical Greek Authors. 3 credits.

Students will read authors of the Classical period (such as Aeschylus, Thucydides, or Demosthenes). This course may be repeated to a max of six credits. P: GRK 225 or equiv.

GRK 403. Classical Greek Themes and Genres. 3 credits.

Students will pursue thematically-tied or genre-related readings of various authors of the Classical period (such as a focus on historiography, tragedy, problems of democracy, etc). This course may be repeated to a max of six credits. P: GRK 225 or equiv.

GRK 404. Post-Classical Greek Authors. 3 credits.

Students will read authors of the Post-Classical period (such as Polybius, Plutarch, etc.). This course may be repeated to max of six credits. P: GRK 225 or equiv.

GRK 405. Post-Classical Greek Themes and Genres. 3 credits.

Students will pursue thematically-tied or genre-related readings of various authors of the Post-Classical period (such as a focus on inscriptions, historical topics, etc.). This course may be repeated to a max of six credits. P: GRK 225 or equiv.

GRK 406. Late/koine Greek Authors. 3 credits.

Students will read late-Greek or Koine authors (such as Origen or Nonnus). May be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: GRK 225 or equiv.

GRK 407. Late/koine Greek Themes and Genres. 3 credits.

Students will pursue thematically-tied or genre-related readings of various late-Greek or Koine authors of the same period (such as from the Septuagint or New Testament). This course may be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: GRK 225 or equiv.

GRK 408. Byzantine Greek Authors. 3 credits.

Students will read authors of the Byzantine period (such as Procopius, Photius, or Anna Comnena). May be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: GRK 225 or equiv.

GRK 409. Byzantine Greek Themes and Genres. 3 credits.

Students will pursue thematically-tied or genre-related readings of various authors of the Byzantine period (such as epic or historiography). May be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: GRK 225 or equiv.

GRK 410. Diachronic Readings in Greek. 3 credits.

Students will read works by Greek authors from different periods. They will be linked in any number of ways, e.g., by genre, theme, or subject matter. May be repeated to a max of six credits. P: GRK 225 or equiv; Critical Issues in Human Inquiry; Contemporary Composition; Oral Communication.

GRK 411. Readings in Greek and Latin. 3 credits. (Same as LAT 411)

Students will pursue thematically-linked reading of the works of Greek and Latin authors from different periods (such as comparative readings in drama, or philosophy, or historiography). May be repeated to a max of six credits. P: GRK 225 or equiv.

GRK 493. Directed Independent Readings. 1-3 credits. FA, SP, SU

Designed to meet the special needs of qualified students. Credit by arrangement. This course may be repeated to a max of six hours. P: DC.

GRK 498. Senior Capstone Seminar. 3 credits. FA (Same as CNE 498, LAT 498)

Directed research on a general topic; preparation and public presentation of a senior thesis. GRK 498 only open to Greek Majors.

HEB 101. Introduction To Classical Hebrew I. 3 credits. FA

Introduction to Classical Hebrew: alphabet, paradigms, introductory grammar.

HEB 102. Introduction To Classical Hebrew II. 3 credits. SP

Continuation of Classical Hebrew I with emphasis on grammar, structure, and compositional techniques, leading to a study of Hebrew narrative. P: HEB 101.

HEB 201. Introduction To Classical Hebrew Poety. 3 credits. OD

Literary analysis of select Biblical poetry (prophets and psalms) with emphasis on structure, cultural context, and linguistic styles. P: HEB 102.

LAT 111. Beginning Latin I. 3 credits.

Course designed to focus on the basic vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of Classical Latin as well as provide insight into Roman culture.

LAT 112. Beginning Latin II. 3 credits.

Course designed to continue the introduction of the basic vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of Latin as well as provide insight into Roman culture. In addition, selections from major authors of Latin prose will be read. P: LAT 111 or equivalent.

LAT 225. Intermediate Latin. 3 credits.

Selections from Cicero's orations and/or other verse authors. This course applies and extends the language study done in LAT 112. P: LAT 112.

LAT 301. Readings in Latin. 3 credits.

Selected readings of major Latin authors, such as Caesar, Vergil or the Younger Pliny. Review of Latin grammar and syntax. Study of the prose and poetic styles of the authors read. P: LAT 225 or equiv.

LAT 302. Latin Lab. 1 credit.

This course is designed to improve Latin language skills in reading comprehension, translation, and active, conversational Latin, while also introducing students to some of the cultural contexts of the Latin language across time and space, with an emphasis on post-Medieval Latin, beyond the Mediterranean. This is a hybrid course that meets ca.4O% online. P: LAT 112 or equivalent.

LAT 303. Latin Prose Composition. 3 credits. SP

Presentation of sufficient material for exercising the finer points of Latin style. Imitation of the masters of Latin style, especially Caesar, Cicero, and Vergil. P: LAT 225 or equiv.

LAT 400. Early Latin Authors. 3 credits.

Students will read authors of the Early period (such as Plautus, Cato, or Terence). This course is repeatable to a max of 6 credits. P: LAT 225 or equiv.

LAT 401. Early Latin Themes and Genres. 3 credits.

Students will pursue thematically-tied or genre-related readings of various authors of the Early period (such as the Twelve Tables, inscriptions, or readings to explore the evolution of Latin). Course may be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: LAT 225 or equiv.

LAT 402. Classical Latin Authors. 3 credits.

Students will read authors of the Classical period (such as Cicero, Lucretius, Catullus or Caesar). This course may be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: LAT 225 or equiv.

LAT 403. Classical Latin Themes and Genres. 3 credits.

Students will pursue thematically-tied or genre-related readings of various authors of the Classical period (such as a focus on epic, oratory, or historical works). This course may be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: LAT 225 or equiv.

LAT 404. Augustan Latin Authors. 3 credits.

Students will read authors of the Augustan period (such as Vergil, Horace, Livy, or Ovid). This course may be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: LAT 225 or equiv.

LAT 405. Augustan Latin Themes and Genres. 3 credits.

Students will pursue thematically-tied or genre-related readings of various authors of the Augustan period (such as a focus on historiography, elegiac poetry, or epic). This course may be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: LAT 225 or equiv.

LAT 406. Post-Augustan/late Latin Authors. 3 credits.

Students will read authors of the Post-Augustan and late period (such as Petronius, Lucan, Tacitus, or Augustine). This course may be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: LAT 225 or equiv.

LAT 407. Post-Augustan/late Latin Themes and Genres. 3 credits.

Students will pursue thematically-tied or genre-related readings of various authors of the Post-Augustan and late period (such as the Latin Church Fathers or historical topics). This course may be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: LAT 225 or equiv.

LAT 408. Medieval Latin Authors. 3 credits.

Students will read various authors of the Medieval period (such as Notker, Einhard, or Aquinas). This course may be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: LAT 225 or equiv.

LAT 409. Medieval Latin Themes and Genres. 3 credits.

Students will pursue thematically-tied or genre-related readings of various authors of the Medieval period (such as a focus on history, Carolingian biography, etc.). This course may be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: LAT 225 or equiv.

LAT 410. Diachronic Readings in Latin. 3 credits.

Students will read works by Latin authors from different periods. They will be linked in any number of ways, e.g., by genre, theme, or subject matter. This course may be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: LAT 225 or equiv; Critical Issues in Human Inquiry: Contemporary Composition; Oral Communication.

LAT 411. Readings in Greek and Latin. 3 credits. (Same as GRK 411)

Students will pursue thematically-linked reading of the works of Greek and Latin authors from different periods (such as comparative readings in drama, or philosophy, or historiography). May be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: LAT 225 or equiv. and GRK 225 or equiv.

LAT 493. Directed Independent Readings. 1-3 credits. FA, SP, SU

Designed to meet the special needs of qualified students. Credit by arrangement. This course may be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: DC.

LAT 498. Senior Capstone Seminar. 3 credits. FA (Same as CNE 498, GRK 498)

Directed research on a general topic; preparation and public presentation of a senior thesis. LAT 498 open only to Latin majors.