6049y / 6050y-H

Greek 6

Full Year / 1 Credit

Prerequisites: 

Successful completion of Greek 5, teacher consultation and/or placement test for those new to the program. Placement in the Honors section of this course requires: Completion of all assigned honors summer work; Teacher recommendation based on Q1 performance and grade (minimum B+ and above). Honors placement is finalized after Q1.

Course Description: 

This course is offered to students who have achieved Greek proficiency but need support in strengthening their language skills. The objective of the course is to enable students to further develop writing, reading, listening, speaking and viewing skills and to introduce them to selected texts from Greek Literature. Reading comprehension, projects and oral presentations on specific historical periods the literary texts refer to, as well as grammar and language exercises according to the students’ needs, are the major assignments given.  Selected literary texts will be studied. 

Students taking this course for Honors credit will be required to complete supplemental assignments and will be assessed with an Honors-level rubric.

Virtual (6049i):

This course is also offered as an online virtual course. The Greek 6 virtual course is offered separately from the regular school day schedule. The virtual course is open to students who are enrolled in another Modern Language class during the regular school day, but who also wish to have instruction in Greek language, grammar and literature. Required assessment includes at least two assessments per semester (tests, quizzes etc.) and a semester exam.