Professor: Boegehold Course format: Language Number of respondents: 6 Total Enrollment: 8 Class Composition: Froshs: 0 Sophs: 1 Jrs: 0 Srs: 0 Concs: 5 Non-Concs: 0 Don't Know: 1

Instructor Average: 1.67 Course Average: 1.49

"Greek Literature of the Fifth Century" is a flexible class that helps students gain a greater understanding of the Fifth Century Greek writers, their influence upon one another, and their historical importance. Students say that a strong background in Greek language is essential to this class, as ability to translate the texts is key.

Students had little to say about Professor Boegehold. In general, students felt that he was knowledgeable and organized, but somewhat detached. His lectures were interesting and informative, if unremarkable. Perhaps the most popular facet of Boegehold's teaching style was that he allowed students to decide which texts they wanted to read. Some students felt that he did not encourage enough class participation.

This course operated on a fairly predictable routine: the classes were mostly lectures, and students did most of their reading and translating outside of the classroom. The major assignments were three short papers, which the students felt to be reasonable and manageable.

Although most of the students felt that this course was helpful, especially in improving their Greek skills, most of them did not have much to say about this course. They recommend this course primarily as a language practice course.

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