The Department of Ancient and Medieval Languages and Cultures regularly teaches a full sequence of elementary and intermediate language courses in its Summer Program; their descriptions appear below, along with some information (if applicable) for roughly when in the summer they tend to be taught.  Advanced-level language courses are also offered in Greek and in Latin (see the bottom of this page).  Not all courses are offered every summer, although most of them are.  All courses at all levels are taught live (synchronously) online.

The entire summer schedule is available here.  For another viewing option, the university's official timetable for summer courses is released each year in late February/early March: once it is, choose "Summer" from the initial dropdown menu to see all of our departmental summer courses there, as well.

  • GR 509: Intensive Elementary Greek (6 cr)

    First six-week summer session, roughly mid-May through late June. A rapid but thorough treatment of the forms and grammatical principles of the Greek language, designed for those who wish to accelerate study of the language.

     

  • GR 516: Intensive Intermediate Greek I (3 cr)

    Second six-week summer session for the first three weeks, roughly end of June through mid-July. A sequel to 509. Provides experience in reading classical Greek prose and/or poetry at the intermediate level.

     

  • GR 517: Intensive Intermediate Greek II (3 cr)

    Second six-week summer session for the last three weeks, roughly mid-July through the first week of August. A sequel to 516. Provides further experience in reading classical Greek prose and/or poetry at the intermediate level. Please note that 516 (or the equivalent) is a prerequisite for 517.

     

  • LAT 509: Intensive Elementary Latin (6 cr)

    First six-week summer session, roughly mid-May through late June. A rapid but thorough treatment of the forms and grammatical principles of the Latin language, designed for those who wish to accelerate study of the language. Some experience in reading continuous Latin texts of limited complexity.

     

  • LAT 516: Intensive Intermediate Latin I (3 cr)

    Second six-week summer session for the first three weeks, roughly end of June through mid-July. A sequel to 509. Provides experience in reading classical Latin prose and/or poetry at the intermediate level.

     

  • LAT 517: Intensive Intermediate Latin II (3 cr)

    Second six-week summer session for the last three weeks, roughly mid-July through the first week of August. A sequel to 516. Provides further experience in reading classical Latin prose and/or poetry at the intermediate level. Please note that 516 (or the equivalent) is a prerequisite for 517.

     

  • LAT 517B: Intensive Intermediate Latin II: Augustine and Aquinas (3 cr)

    Second six-week summer session for the last three weeks, roughly mid-July through the first week of August. A sequel to 516. Provides further experience in reading Latin at the intermediate level, using the works of these two specific authors. Please note that 516 (or the equivalent) is ordinarily a prerequisite for 517B.

  • SEM 510: Intensive Elementary Biblical Hebrew (6 cr)

    Second six-week summer session, roughly late June through the first week of August. Fundamentals of phonology, morphology, and syntax of Classical Biblical Hebrew, followed by simple readings in Biblical Hebrew prose.

  • SEM 530: Intensive Elementary Syriac (6 cr)

    Introduction to the phonology, morphology, and syntax of literary Syriac, followed by the reading and analysis of texts.

  • SEM 683: Basic Coptic (3 cr)

    The fundamentals of Sahidic Coptic phonology, morphology, and syntax, offered in an intensive format. Prerequisite: Basic Greek or consent of instructor.

  • SEM 684: Readings in Coptic (3 cr)

    Advanced students of Coptic read and translate texts while paying close attention to grammar along with the historical and literary context.

  • SEM 803: Basic Classical Armenian (3 cr)

    The fundamentals of Classical Armenian phonology, morphology, and syntax, followed by selected readings.

  • SEM 804: Readings in Classical Armenian (3 cr)

    For students with a basic knowledge of Classical Armenian. Reading and analysis of selected texts in the several scripts and genres of Classical Armenian literature.

  • SEM 807: Basic Old Georgian (3 cr)

    The fundamentals of Old Georgian phonology, morphology, and syntax, followed by selected readings.

  • SEM 808: Readings in Old Georgian (3 cr)

    For students with a basic knowledge of Old Georgian. Reading and analysis of selected texts in the several scripts and genres of Old Georgian literature.

  • Advanced-level Greek and Latin courses

    One language during the first six-week summer session, roughly mid-May through late June; the other language during the second six-week summer session, roughly end of June through the first week of August. These courses are numbered as GR 492/592 and LAT 492/592 and entitled "Directed Reading," so that their specific topics can be tailored to the interests of class members. Please note that a placement exam is required for students from outside Catholic University who wish to register for these courses.