CLAS 1053 Intermediate Ancient Greek II
This course is designed to develop students proficiency in reading Greek literature in the original language through intensive readings from two Greek travel narratives: Book 9 of Homers Odyssey (including the story of the Cyclops) and selections from Xenophon's Anabasis. We will read the Greek assignments slowly and carefully while reviewing grammar, combined with discussion of the social and cultural contexts of these works.
Course overview
- Department
- Classical Studies
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Spring
Requirements fulfilled
- Classics: Electives (five courses, 15 credits minimum): any Classical Studies course, or approved electives from other departments (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Ancient Greek: I. Four courses (12 credits) in ancient Greek above the Elementary level (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.77 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.69 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Hanne Eisenfeld | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 10+ hrs/week | 2 of 3 |
| Spring 2025 | Mark Thatcher | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 7–9 hrs/week | 2 of 2 |
| Spring 2024 | Mark Thatcher | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 1 of 3 |
| Spring 2023 | Mark Thatcher | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 6 of 7 |
| Spring 2022 | Mark Thatcher | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | — | 2 of 5 |