MS5045 Greek LA 7
This course is a continuation of Greek Language Arts 6. The Greek Language Arts 7 program is for native speakers of the language who are fluent readers and relatively proficient writers. Apart from continuing their study of Greek grammar and syntax, students study selected topics in Ancient Greek History, as well as a selection of literature related to ancient Greece, but also to contemporary issues such as communication, school life, nature, and the environment, health and nutrition.
A major work of literature studied in this course is Alexander the Great, by N. Kazantzakis (Μέγας Αλέξανδρος του Νίκου Καζαντζάκη). Students are expected to practice various types of writing: formal and informal letters, journal entries, persuasive essays, commentaries, and personal responses to the various readings. Students work through all stages of the writing process in completing writing assignments. Various methods of assessment are used, including tests and quizzes, daily assignments, essays, research projects on history-literature, and oral presentations.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Greek Language Arts 6 (or 6th grade in the Greek School), teacher recommendation and/or placement test.