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60 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

101, 102 Elementary Greek Grammar (3,3) An introduction to the syntax and vocab­ ulary of classical Greek with practice in reading simple passages in the Attic dialect and with attention paid to the relationship between classical Attic and the Greek of the New Testament. Reading of selected por­ tions of the New Testament. 201, 202 Intermediate Greek Grammar (3,3) Review and further development in syn­ tax and vocabulary of Greek with extensive reading and translation of various parts of the Greek New Testament. Prerequisite: 102 or equivalent. 301, 302 Hellenistic Greek (3,3) Readings from the Jewish, patristic and pagan writers of the Hellenistic periods, in­ cluding the Septuagint, with attention to lit­ erary analysis. Opportunity may be g iven to use the GRAMCORD and Ibycus comput­ er projects. Prerequisite: 202 or equivalent. 405 Introduction to New Testament Textual Criticism (3) A survey of the materials, history and theories of New Testament textual criti­ cism. Prerequisites: 202 and/or consent. 407 Advanced Greek Grammar (3) An advanced study of Greek grammar focusing on syntax, although including texis · and stle . Standard advanced grammars, monogaphs and articles are utilized with ex­ amples drawn from biblical and extra-bibli­ cal Greek literature. Opportunity may be given to use the GRAMCORD and Ibycus computer projects Prerequisite: 202 and/or consent. 409, 410 Readings in Biblical Greek {1-3, 1-3) Seminar for advanced students in bibli­ cal Greek texts, with attention to grammar, translation, and problems of analysis. Study may include one or more of the following specific areas: prison epistles, Hebrews, Romans, the Gospels. Opportunity may be given to use the GRAMCORD and Ibycus projects. Prerequisite: 202 and/or consent. May be repeated with different content. 411, 412 Readings in Classical Greek {1-3, 1-3) Seminar for advanced students in classi­ cal texts, with attention to grammar, transla­ tion, and literary analysi s. Study may in-

401, 402 Survey of Spanish American Literature (3,3) A survey of literature of Hispanic America to modern times; reading and dis­ cussion of outstanding literary works and movements. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisites: 310, 311 or equivalent and consent of instructor. Alternate years. 403, 404 Survey of Spanish Literature (3,3) A survey of the literature of Spain from earliest times to present; reading and dis­ cussion of the outstanding literary works and movements. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisites: 310, 311 or equivalent. Alternate years. 480 Directed Research (1-3) Individual research and writing for ad­ vanced students by special arrangement. Prerequisites: senior standing and consent (student must have taken 401, 402, 403, and 404 or equivalents). May be repeated with different content.

elude one or more of the following specific areas:Homer,historians,tragedians, Plato, Demosthenes. Opportunity may be given to use the Ibycus computer project. Prerequisite: 301 or 302 and/or consent. May be repeated with different content. 480 Directed Research {1-3) Individual research writing for advanced student by special arrangement. Study may include special topics or authors, including textual criticism, history and development of the Greek language, and specialized gram­ matical and lexical projects. Prerequisite: 202 and at least 3 units of upper division Greek and/or consent. May be repeated with different content. SPANISH Students desiring to enroll in Spanish are strongly advised to do so during their freshman and sophomore years. Upon completion of the 18 upper division units for a Spanish concentration of the hu­ manities major (310, 311 and four four-hun­ dred level courses: usually 401 and 402, and 403 and 404), it is intended that the student: demonstrate proficiency in Spanish by fluen­ cy in speaking, reading and writing the lan­ guage; have an understanding of the major historical events and cultural epochs; and have an acquaintance with major personali­ ties and their contributions to civilization. Students with high school Spanish should consult with the department for placement. Student whose native language is Spanish may not take lower-division cours­ es for credit but must take a placement test to continue Spanish. Note: Advancement from one course in the lower division sequence to the next will re­ quire demonstration ofproficiency. 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. 201 Intermediate Spanish (4) Advanced grammar, composition, in­ creased 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.

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