GREEK 305 A: Attic Prose

Autumn 2026
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Meeting:
MTWF 1:30pm - 2:20pm
SLN:
15901
Section Type:
Lecture
Syllabus Description (from Canvas):

Prof. Deborah Kamen (she/her) (dkamen@uw.edu)

MTWF 1.30-2.20pm, DEN 256

 

Description

In this course, we will read selections of Book 1 (and possibly Book 2) of Xenophon’s Anabasis and review grammar by composing sentences in Attic Greek.  Completing Greek 101-102-103 or Greek 300-103 (or the equivalent) is a prerequisite.

 

Textbooks

  • Mather, M. W. and J. W. Hewitt, eds. (1962) Xenophon’s Anabasis: Books I-IV. Norman, Okl. [available as pdf on Canvas and at UW Bookstore]
  • Smyth, H. W. (1984 [1920]) Greek Grammar, rev. G. M. Messing. Cambridge, Mass. [available as pdf on Canvas]
Catalog Description:
Translation of selections from Attic prose; elementary exercises in Attic prose composition. Intended as first in a sequence of three. Recommended: one year of college-level Ancient Greek or equivalent. Offered: A.
GE Requirements Met:
Arts and Humanities (A&H)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
June 30, 2026 - 12:38 am