Syllabus for Beginning Greek Course

GR 201 - Beginning Greek

Syllabus

Course Description

This course is an introduction to the Fundamentals of the Greek Language.
Classes will consist of lectures, reading and translation, and various other activities. Since a large amount and a wide range of material will be covered during each class meeting, regular attendance is necessary to do well in the class. Roll will be taken, and a student who is consistently absent should expect a lower grade.

There will be set assignments to be completed each day and a MidTerm and a Final Exam. Readings and exercises from the textbooks and other library and InterNet resources will be required. It will be important for the students to keep up with all reading and written assignments.

Objectives of the Course

To enable the student :

to gain knowledge of the basics of the Greek language, particularly the Koine Greek of the New Testament.
to gain knowledge of the grammar of the Greek language, particularly the Koine Greek of the New Testament.
to gain knowledge of the vocabulary of the Greek language, particularly the Koine Greek of the New Testament.
to have an understanding of the historical development of the Greek language.
to start reading the Greek New Testament and other Greek texts.

Student Expectations

Students are expected to complete all assignments on time, and to spend some time each day in reading and learning the language.
There will be a weekly Quiz on pre-announced topics, usually given at the start of every Monday session.

Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Students should refer to the university catalogue or go here for a definition of academic dishonesty and its penalties.
Grades will be based on exams and class assignments (weekly quizzes and homeworks). The Final Exam will be given during Finals' Week at the end of the semester. Students are expected to take exams at the times scheduled. Students who cannot take an exam at the scheduled time are expected to take the exam at an earlier time. Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require special arrangements in order to meet the course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible so that necessary accommodations may be made.

ENMU Reasonable Accommodation statements :

Any student eligible for and requesting academic accommodations due to a disability is requested to provide an academic accommodation form from Services for Students with Disabilities within the first two weeks of the beginning of classes.
Instructors are to receive an academic accommodation form within the first two weeks of classes when there is an existing disability.
If you have a specific disability that qualifies you for academic accommodations, please provide an academic accommodation form from Services for Students with Disabilities within the first two weeks of the semester.

Course Prerequisites : None

Suggested Background Knowledge/Skills : Students should be comfortable with reading and writing at College level, and should have sufficient writing and study skills to be able to complete assignments without overstraining themselves.

The Instructor and Office Hours

The instructor is available to meet with any student regarding any matter. The instructor will be available at the office hours posted, and at other times by appointment. Students may contact the instructor by phone 9 am to 9 pm. Home phone 763-0101, with an answering machine to leave messages, or e-mail Dr. Rollinson

Grades

Grades will be based on : Assignments + Quizzes + Exams

Computation of Grades
90 - 100 %	= A
80 - 89 %	= B
70 - 79 %	= C
60 - 69 %	= D
0 - 59 %	= F

Texts

The Greek New Testament - Get a copy of the Greek New Testament which has a Dictionary bound in the back of the book. Available from the Bookstore, or from the American Bible Society, ISBN 0-438-05-1109, with Aland given as the editor.
Please do not get one with an interlinear translation or with an English text alongside.
"Learn New Testament Greek" by John H. Dobson, ISBN 0-8010-3019-6. Available from the ENMU Bookstore or from Bible Bookstores and suppliers.
The Online Greek Textbook which I am writing as an addition to, and eventual replacement for, Dobson's textbook.
The main reason that I am writing a textbook is because each successive edition of Dobson has contained more typographical and grammatical errors, and has become more confusing and less clear in its presentation.
In spite of these draw-backs, Dobson is still the best textbook that I can find for helping students to start reading and understanding the language.

Course Organization

Each Class Session will normally consist of :

Roll-call and Homework due
Discussion of the previous Homework, Quiz Results, etc.
New Material - Grammar & Vocabulary
Sentences, Drills & Exercises
Readings in the Greek New Testament
Assignment to be completed for next class

Assignments
Assignments are normally due by the start of the following Class session.
Late Work - For work to be eligible for an "A" Grade, work must be given or emailed to the instructor on time. Work may be handed or sent in up to 2 weeks late, but will drop a letter Grade per week that it is overdue.
Makeup - Because of the nature of this course, in which each session builds upon the material covered in the last session, there is no provision for "make-up" work.
Exams - There will be a Mid-term Exam, and a Final Exam, both of which count towards the Course Grade.
Extensions - extensions will only be granted under grave extenuating circumstances and at the discretion of the instructor. If you think that you may need an extension, you should contact the instructor ahead of time with your request, and explain the situation.

Anticipated Student Workload

4 hours per week Class or 5 hours per week regular Study period, 4 - 5 hours per week preparation, writing, and learning.

Resources

Dr. Rollinson

ENMU Station 19
Portales, NM 88130

Last Updated : August 1, 2011

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