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GREEK Objectives: Upon completion of the 12 upper division units for a Greek Concentration of the Humanities Major, it is intended that the student's proficiency in Koine Greek will enable him to read and translate the Greek text with accuracy, using a standard lexicon and manual grammar; explain the significance of tenses, cases, and important grammatical structures; designate and cite the contributions of selected Koine writers; name and explain the main theories of New Testament textual criticism; demonstrate basic skills in using the critical notes of the various Greek texts of the New Testament; undertake individual research in the areas of either biblical or classical Greek.

409, 410 READINGS IN BIBLICAL GREEK (1-3, 1-3) Individual research for advanced students in areas of Biblical (LXX or N.T.) Greek grammar, translation, or text. Prerequisite: three years of Greek and/or consent. 411, 412 READINGS IN CLASSICAL GREEK {1-3, 1-3) Individual research for advanced students in classical grammar and/or literature. Study may include one or more of the following areas: Homer, historians, playwrights, Plato, Demosthenes. Prerequisite: three years of Greek and/or consent. HEBREW 101, 102 ELEMENTARY HEBREW GRAMMAR (3, 3) Introduction to the language of the Hebrew Bible: accidence, syntax, as well as reading and translation of biblical texts. 201, 202 INTERMEDIATE HEBREW GRAMMER (3, 3) Advanced grammar and syntax with emphasis upon rapid reading as well as the development of exegetical skills. Prerequisite: 102 LATIN 101, 102 ELEMENTARY LATIN GRAMMAR (3,3) Accidence, syntax and vocabulary of classical Latin with practice in reading and translation of Latin Literature. 201, 202 INTERMEDIATE LATIN GRAMMAR (3 ,3) Review of accidence and advance in syntax and vocabulary with extensive reading and translation of Latin literature. Prerequisite: 101, 102 or equivalent. 403, 404 SURVEY OF SPANISH LITERATURE (3, 3) A survey of the literature of Spain from earliest times to present; reading and discussion of the outstanding literary works and movements. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisites: 310, 311 or equivalent. Alternate years, offered 1980-81. 407 THE SPANISH AMERICAN NOVEL (3) Representative novels of Spanish America; emphasis on characteristics and styles; literary movements and influences. Prerequisites: 401 , 402. Alternate years, offered 1980-81. 408 HISPANIC THEATER (3) Significant works of the drama of Spain and Latin America. Alternate years, offered 1980-81. 411 LITERATURE DEL SIGLO XIX (3) Representative works of Larra, Galdos, Pardo Bazan, Clarin, Unamuno, Azorin, Baroja. Prerequisites: 403, 404. Alternate years, offered 1979-80. 412 CONTEMPORARY SPANISH LITERATURE (3) Current literature and developing trends. Prerequisites: 403,

101 , 102 ELEMENTARY GREEK GRAMMAR (3, 3) An introduction to the accidence, syntax, and vocabulary classical Greek with practice in reading simple passages in the Attic dialect; relationship between classical Attic and the Greek of the New Testament. 201 , 202 INTERMEDIATE GREEK GRAMMAR (3, 3) Review of accidence and advance in syntax with extensive reading and translation in various parts of the Greek New

Testament. Prerequisite: 102 or equivalent. 301, 302 HELLENISTIC GREEK (3, 3)

Readings in the Septuagint and the New Testament together with selections from Jewish, patristic, and pagan writers of the Hellenistic period. Prerequisite: two years of Greek. 405 INTRODUCTION TO NEW TESTAMENT TEXTUAL CRITICISM (3) A survey of the materials, history, and theories of New Testament textual criticism. Prerequisites: Doctrine 100 and two years of Greek. 406 PRAXIS OF NEW TESTAMENT TEXTUAL CRITICISM (3) Designed to develop ability to gather and evaluate the evidence for various readings in the text of the New Testament. Prerequisite: 405 or consent.

SPANISH

Objectives: Upon completion of the 12 upper division units for a Spanish Concentration of the Humanities Major, it is intended that the student demonstrate proficiency in Spanish by fluency in speaking, reading and writing the language; an understanding of the major historical events and cultural epochs; an acquaintance with major personalities and their contributions to civilization. Students with high school Spanish should consult with the department for placement. Students whose native language is Spanish may not take lower-division courses for credit but must take a placement test to continue Spanish. 101, 102 ELEMENTARY SPANISH (4, 4)

The fundamentals of pronunciation, grammar, conversation, .and reading. Taught by the Audio-Lingual method with emphasis on diction, comprehension, reading, and writing. Five hours each week. 103, 104 BASIC SPANISH FOR HEALTH PERSONNEL (4, 4) Basic skills in Spanish with emphasis on communicating in health-related terms. Offered when demand is sufficient for a class of 20 students. 201 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH (4) Advanced grammar, composition, increased facility in reading and conversation. Five hours each week. Either semester. 310, 311 ADVANCED SPANISH (3 , 3) Advanced work in reading, writing, and conversation. Prerequisite: 201 or equivalent. 401 , 402 SURVEY OF SPANISH AMERICAN LITERATURE (3, 3) A survey of literature of Hispanic America to modern times; reading and discussion of outstanding literary works and movements. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisites: 310, 311 or equivalent and consent of instructor. Alternate years, offered 1979-80.

404. Alternate years, offered 1979-80. 480 DIRECTED RESEARCH (1-3)

Individual research and writing for advanced students by special arrangement. Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent (students must have taken 401, 402, 403 and 404 or equivalents). May be repeated with different content.

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