Greek 012: Homer |
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| Time/Location: | M/W/F, 10:30–11:20 a.m.; Trotter 115 |
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Office: Trotter 104 |
OVERVIEWThis course examines the literary, historical and linguistic significance of Homer's Iliad. Selections from the poem are read in Greek and the entire poem is read in translation. Emphasis is placed not only on the development of skill in reading Homeric Greek, but also on literary criticism, specifically the special characteristics and concerns of epic poetry. We will split our time between critical readings of the Iliad, review of Homeric grammar, syntax and vocabulary, and discussion of topics touched upon in the poem. |
GOALSBy the end of this course, you should be able to:
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PREREQUISITESGreek 012 is normally taken after Greek 011 (GREK 011). If you're concerned about placement in the course, please let me know. |
READINGSYou will need to buy a copy of the following text:
Benner should be available in the bookstore, but you may be able to find used copies for less elsewhere: amazon - Barnes & Noble - abe Books. *Please make sure that you have the proper edition of this text. The version we will be employing for the course has been recently revised.* The rest of the reading assignments for this course will be provided to you in class or made available for download from this website as pdf files. To view/download them, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download available here). Benner provides a Homeric grammar and vocabulary, so there's no immediate need for you to buy a Greek/English dictionary or grammar. But as a burgeoning classicist you will eventually need to purchase Liddell and Scott's Intermediate Greek-English Lexicon (the so-called "Middle Liddell;" 7th edition: Oxford UP, 1959). Smaller (the "Little Liddell") and larger (the "Great Scott" - ha ha ha!) editions are also available. You will doubtless also eventually need a copy of Herbert W. Smyth's Greek Grammar (revised edition: Harvard UP, 1983), a must for thorough study of the language. |
RESEARCHThe following texts may prove useful in navigating Homer and his work and can be found in McCabe and/or the Classics Seminar Room (Trotter 115). All non-Reference McCabe books will be placed on reserve. Editions and Commentaries
Translations
Homeric Grammars
Dictionaries
Companions
Studies
General Tools for Classicists
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GRADINGGrading for the course will be based on the following breakdown:
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OTHER INFOSurprise! Cheating is not allowed. If you cheat, and I find out, you will receive a grade of 0 for the assignment and be reported to the Office of the Deans. (See their policies on academic honesty.) Office hours will be held whenever I am in my office. One can generally find me there between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., M–F. (A more detailed breakdown of when I will be available is posted outside my office door.) You are also welcome and encouraged to make an appointment to meet with me. Call, email or holler. |
COURSE SCHEDULEWhat follows is a sketch outline of the Spring semester. Assignments are due on the dates specified. On most nights, you'll read a section of the Iliad in Greek, perhaps alongside an English translation of a segment of the poem. (Readings to be done in Greek are in boldface.) Occasional written assignments will be announced in advance in class and posted here. Check this page often. Readings and assignments are subject to change. I'll try to give a heads-up in class if a major shake-up is imminent. I'll also try to have readings posted at least a week before the due date. |
| Week | Monday | Wednesday | Friday |
| 1 | 1/22 Introductions, Business BUY: Benner, flash cards READ: Foreword (Edwards), pp. ix–xxviii; Preface (Benner), pp. xxix–xxxii; Introduction (Benner), pp. xxxiii–liv. SEE: outline and timeline (see the bottom of "Lecture 2") of the Iliad RECEIVE: syllabus HEAR: some of the bards recorded by Milman Parry here (click the "Milman Parry Songs - 3" link in the box at right and find a tune that has both a manuscript you can see and a linked audio file you can listen to) |
1/24 Homeric Grammar; Scanning READ: Short Homeric Grammar (Benner), pp349–97; start Iliad 1.1–21 if you have time MEMORIZE the following sections of the Grammar: 1–12, 25.1, 40–42, 46, 49, 50, 60, 64, 65, 73, 78, 86, 91, 98, 103, 113, 118, 123.3, 123.7, 125, 126, 137.1, 137.2, 143, 155, 162, 163 WRITE out the first seven lines of book 1 and practice scanning and reading aloud. HEAR Stanley Lombardo recite Iliad 1.1–52 (or as much as you can stand) in Greek here. |
1/26 Book 1 READ: Iliad 1.1–21; Iliad 1–2 |
| 2 | 1/29 READ: Iliad 1.22–45; Iliad 3–4 vocab quiz |
1/31 READ: Iliad 1.46–72; Iliad 5–6 HEAR Stanley Lombardo recite Iliad 1.53–100 (or as much as you can stand) in Greek here, if you like. |
2/2 READ: Iliad 1.73–100; Iliad 7–8 vocab quiz |
| 3 | 2/5 READ: Iliad 1.101–29; Iliad 9–10 HEAR Stanley Lombardo recite Iliad 1.101–244 (or as much as you can stand) in Greek here, if you like. vocab quiz |
2/7 READ: Iliad 1.130–57; Iliad 11–12 |
2/9 READ: Iliad 1.158–87; Iliad 13–14 vocab quiz |
| 4 | 2/12 READ: Iliad 1.188–222; Iliad 15–16 vocab quiz |
2/14 READ: Iliad 1.223–53; Iliad 17–18 HEAR Stanley Lombardo recite Iliad 1.245–317 (or as much as you can stand) in Greek here, if you like. |
2/16 READ: Iliad 1.254–91; Iliad 19–20 vocab quiz |
| 5 | 2/19 Review for Hour Exam #1: Iliad 1.1–291 READ: whatever you haven't read so far *no vocab quiz* |
2/21 Hour Exam #1: Iliad 1.1–291
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2/23 READ: Iliad 1.292–336; Iliad 21–22 HEAR Stanley Lombardo recite Iliad 1.318–45 (or as much as you can stand) in Greek here, if you like. vocab quiz |
| 6 | 2/26 READ: Iliad 1.337–85; Iliad 23–24 HEAR Stanley Lombardo recite Iliad 1.346–427 (or as much as you can stand) in Greek here, if you like. vocab quiz |
2/28 READ: Iliad 1.386–430 HEAR Stanley Lombardo recite Iliad 1.428–92 (or as much as you can stand) in Greek here, if you like. |
3/2 READ: Iliad 1.430–74 vocab quiz |
| 7 | 3/5 READ: Iliad 1.475–516 HEAR Stanley Lombardo recite Iliad 1.493–530 (or as much as you can stand) in Greek here, if you like. vocab quiz |
3/7 READ: Iliad 1.517–64 HEAR Stanley Lombardo recite Iliad 1.531–611 (or as much as you can stand) in Greek here, if you like. |
3/9 READ: Iliad 1.565–611 *no vocab quiz* |
| 8 | 3/12 Spring Break |
3/14 Spring Break |
3/16 Spring Break |
| 9 | 3/19 Book 6 READ: Iliad 6.390–434 *no vocab quiz* |
3/21 READ: Iliad 6.435–481 |
3/23 READ: Iliad 6.482–529 vocab quiz |
| 10 | 3/26 Review for Hour Exam #2: Iliad 1.292––611; 6.390–529 READ: whatever you haven't read so far *no vocab quiz* |
3/28 Hour Exam #2: Iliad 1.292––611; 6.390–529 | 3/30 Book 9 READ: Iliad 9.182–231 vocab quiz |
| 11 | 4/2 READ: Iliad 9.232–282 vocab quiz |
4/4 READ: Iliad 9.283–333
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4/6 READ: Iliad 9.334–83 vocab quiz |
| 12 | 4/9 READ: Iliad 9.384–433 vocab quiz |
4/11 Book 16 READ: Iliad 16.712–64 |
4/13 READ: Iliad 16.765–814 vocab quiz *podcast due at 5 p.m.* - last-minute instructions for posting available here |
| 13 | 4/16 READ: Iliad 16.815–67 vocab quiz |
4/18 Book 22 READ: Iliad 22.168–223 |
4/20 READ: Iliad 22.224–82 vocab quiz |
| 14 | 4/23 READ: Iliad 22.283–343 vocab quiz |
4/25 READ: Iliad 22.344–404 |
4/27 Book 24 READ: Iliad 24.472–544 vocab quiz |
| 15 | 4/30 READ: Iliad 24.545–617 vocab quiz |
5/2 IN CLASS: final paper presentations; listen to podcasts (here) READ: Iliad 24.618–91 |
5/4 Review for Final Exam: Iliad 9.182–433; 16.712–867; 22.168–404; 24.472–691 READ: whatever you haven't read so far *no vocab quiz* |
| 16 | 5/7 Reading Period |
5/9 Reading Period | 5/11 Exam Period |
| 17 | 5/14 Exam Period | 5/16 Exam Period | 5/18 Final Exam, 9 a.m.–noon, Trotter 115 *translation/commentary due at 5 p.m.* |