CLASSICAL GREEK I 1-2
Classification: Regular (540-540A)
Prerequisite: None
Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 2 RW
The Level I Classical Greek course enables students to discuss the many reasons for learning languages and to develop an
understanding of the people who spoke them. Students are taught to apply effective strategies for language learning and to
communicate through responding to and giving oral directions, commands, and requests in the classroom. The students will also
learn to read and comprehend simple directions, information and short narrative texts, as well as write familiar words and phrases.
Students will also learn the geographical areas of the ancient world known to the Greeks. They will also recognize the contributions
of the Greek language and culture to Western civilization.
CLASSICAL GREEK II 1-2
Classification: Regular (541-541A)
Prerequisite: Classical Greek I 2
Open to: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 2 RW
The Level II Classical Greek course enables students to participate in classroom and extracurricular activities related to Ancient Greek and to participate in conversations dealing with the influence of the classical world on modern culture. Students will also interact in a variety of situations such as asking permission, asking for or responding to an offer of help. Students will also understand main ideas and facts from simple texts over familiar topics. Students will read aloud in ancient Greek with the appropriate intonation and pronunciation, as well as write simple guided texts on familiar topics. Students will also learn the geographical areas of the ancient world known to the Greeks.
CLASSICAL GREEK III 1-2
Classification: Regular
Prerequisite: Classical Greek II-2
Open to: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 2 RW
The Level III Ancient Greek course enables students to understand and appreciate other cultures by comparing social behaviors and values of ancient Greek people. Students will participate in discussions concerning Hellenic culture through visual arts, architecture and language. Students will respond to factual and interpretive questions, and give short presentations on a given topic. Students will also read for comprehension from a variety of literary selections, such as short stories, plays, and poetry and be able to make judgments about what is read. Students will learn to use the language creatively in writing poetry, prose and essays. In addition, students will become familiar with historical events and the political structure of the Greeks.
CLASSICAL GREEK IV 1-2
Classification: International Baccalaureate SL 542IBW-542AIBW, 543IB-543AIBW, HL 542IBHW-543AIBHW
Prerequisite: Four credits in Classical Greek
Open to: 11, 12
Credit: 4 (2-year program)FW
Classical Greek SL and HL will build upon basic vocabulary and grammatical structures, enhancing students’ ability to read and understand the cultural ideas of antiquity through the study of various genres of literature. A portfolio containing samples of student work in three skill areas will be kept by the students throughout their study of Classical Greek. Within the study of Classical Greek SL and HL, students will demonstrate reading comprehension, show growth in their writing abilities in English and in Classical Greek; and recite Classical Greek poetry or prose using appropriate meter and expression. Students will research assigned topics concerning historical, social, political, cultural influence of the ancient world upon global issues.
