Greek 301 Thucydides Fall 2003 Edwin Carawan Craig 390A edc113f@missouristate.edu phone: 836-4831 office hours: 1pm MWF, 12-12:30 & 1:30-2TTh (http://courses.missouristate.edu/edc113f) Texts and Materials: Thucydides, The Peloponnesian War, book II, ( ed. J.S. Rusten) You will also need an Intermediate Greek Lexicon (or better) and a reference grammar (e.g. Smyth, Goodwin). Free download of TekniaGreek font Objectives: The first aim of this study is to build a strong command of basic vocabulary, syntax and interpretive skills for reading Attic prose. You should also gain a general sense of the political and intellectual climate that informs these texts. Requirements: competent translation from the Greek, based on command of vocabulary and grammar, using dictionary, commentary and other references. Translating in class should not be a recitation of a prepared version. I would encourage you not to write out prepared translations--you will not be allowed to consult them in class. Keep a list of required vocabulary, esp. verbs with principal parts; and problematic constructions (e.g. conditions). The course grade will consist of 2-3 quizzes (total 50 pts), Final Examination (25) and record of daily participation. Quizzes tentatively sceduled, on or about Oct. 2 and Nov. 6 Final Exam ...Thursday, Dec. 18 at 11am or as arranged. For rules regarding attendance, make-ups, non-discrimnation and special accomodations, see online Policy statement. Quiz 1... Tues. Oct. 7 Quiz 2 ...Recititation and translation from Pericles Funeral Oration Final Exam... Translation and grammatical analysis for 3 passages: 2 out of 4 from material since Quiz 2--the Plague 47.2-54; and Pericles' speech 59-65. 1 out of 2 from material not covered on Quiz 2--30-34 and 36-40.2. --Special hours for Finals Week--