GREK 1110

Greek I - Beginning Greek

Syllabus

Contact Information

I am available to meet virtually with any student regarding any matter.
Office hours will be available, either online, or by email, or by phone.
There will not be any face-2-face office hours this semester.
Students may contact me by phone any day, 9 am to 9 pm. Home phone 575-763-0101, with answering machines to leave messages, or send me an email, or send a message via Canvas.
For my bio., go to http://www.drshirley.org/sjr/bio.html
For my spiritual journey, go to http://www.drshirley.org/sjr/salvation.html

Feedback and Response Time for Questions
I try to respond to phone and email messages within a day of receiving them.
Tests give a grade as soon as they are submitted.
Discussion Boards - I try to start grading Discussion Boards on the Monday after they were due.
Reports and Homeworks - I try to start grading these on the Wednesday after they were due. This may take me several days.
On some weekends during the semester I may be traveling and may have limited access to the InterNet - at such times feedback and grading may be delayed until Monday.

Office Hours

My Office is in JWLA 127-T. However, there will be no face-2-face office hours this semester
Office hours will be available, either online (Canvas), or by email, or by phone.
Students may contact me at any time, about any matter.
Students may contact me by phone, Office phone 575-562-2519, Home phone 575-763-0101 (9 am to 9 pm), with answering machines to leave messages.
As I will not be in my office every day, it will probably be better to use my home phone number;
or send me an email at shirley.rollinson@enmu.edu
or send a message via Canvas.

Required Materials and Text Books

1. 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.
2. The Online Greek Textbook - Print out the first 30 chapters, the appendices, and the Greek vocabularies, and file them in three-ring binders.
   
3. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment. For students on the ENMU campus, there are computers available in the Computer Labs, the Golden Student Success Center, and the Campus Union Building.
4. Internet access (broadband recommended)
5. The Canvas LMS claims that it functions well with all current Browsers. I usually use Firefox, available for free download from Mozilla.
6. Word-processing software capable of producing .doc .docx or .txt files

Learning Management System
The university has provided a learning management system called Canvas. With your ENMU student account, you can access Canvas from the myENMU Portal, or directly at ENMU's Canvas Login Page.
Canvas works with most computers, mobile devices, and browsers. You can check the webpage at https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/What-are-the-browser-and-computer-requirements-for-Canvas/ta-p/66 to see if your computer/device and browser are compatible with Canvas.
Mobile apps for Android and Apple devices can be downloaded at no cost from Google Play and the Apple App Store, respectively.
If you are new to using Canvas, here are a few tips:

• Welcome Tour - A welcome tour will pop up and show you the main features of the system. This is a great way to get started.
• Passport to Canvas - This self-paced student workshop will teach you everything you need to know about Canvas. Check your Dashboard or Courses menu to access the workshop.
• Help & Support Menu - If you need help, click on the Help & Support menu. From there, you can:
  • Watch Canvas Overview Videos
  • Search Canvas Guides for step-by-step directions
  • For help with the mobile app, check out the guides for Android or Apple devices
  • Call or live chat with Canvas Support 24/7, 365 days a year
  • And more - click Help & Support in Canvas to see all the support the university has provided for you.

Course Description

This course serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of the historic Greek language and culture.
The aims of this course are to acquire basic skills in reading, writing, and comprehension in order to read authentic Greek texts with the help of a dictionary.
Students will also study the history of the Greek language, texts, and culture.

The course is divided into 15 Modules, corresponding to the weeks of the semester.
Each Module will contain readings in the textbooks, exercises in grammar and translation, a video to watch, participation in a Discussion Board, and various other activities. Each Module will conclude with a Test and a Study Report. Since a large amount and a wide range of material will be covered, regular work on each Module is necessary to do well in the course.

It will be important for students to keep up with all reading and written assignments.

This is a 4-credit-hour course, so is the equivalent of 4 one-hour lectures per week with at least another 4 hours of individual study and class assignments per week. As a general guide, students should devote about 8 hours per week to this course, i.e. about an hour and a half a day, Monday through Friday, with Saturday for a review of the past week's work.
Students who work consistently each day on this course should have no difficulty in getting a good Grade.
Students who make a habit of leaving the week's work for an overnighter on Sundays will probably not do very well.

Learning Outcomes - Objectives of the Course

The Course Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) comply with the recommendations of the Greek Common Course Numbering Subcommittee of the NM-HED. The NM Higher Education Department has implemented a statewide common course naming and numbering system in order to increase transparency and simplify articulation and transfer for New Mexico students.

Course Objectives

1. To learn the basics of Greek grammar
2. To learn a basic Greek vocabulary
3. To develop the ability to read, understand, and translate selected Greek texts relating to Western Civilization

Upon satisfactory completion of the course, students will :

1. have a basic sense of the history of the Greek language
2. have a basic understanding of Greek grammar
3. have learned a basic vocabulary of Greek words
4. be able to use a lexicon to find appropriate meanings of Greek words within basic authentic Greek texts
5. be able to read (aloud) and understand short basic passages from authentic Greek texts
6. be able to translate short basic passages from authentic Greek texts
7. be able to analyze the grammar and syntax of short, basic passages from authentic Greek texts
8. be able to write short and basic sentences in Greek that are grammatically correct
9. be able to discuss cultural behavior or issues related to the Hellenic world

Course Prerequisites : None

Suggested Background Knowledge/Skills : Students should be comfortable with reading and writing at an upper-division College level, and should have sufficient computing, word processing and library skills to be able to complete assignments without over-straining themselves. Those who wish to improve their writing skills may wish to take advantage of the Writing Lab and Workshop which is offered free to all students at ENMU. The Writing Lab provides free online services for Distance Education students.

Course Requirements

Students are expected to study the assignments from the text book and other sources given, and to complete the weekly assignments on time.
There will be a weekly Discussion Board, a weekly Reading Report, a weekly Quiz, and a Final Exam.
Grades will be based on the Tests + Study Reports + Discussion Board items + Final Exam

Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Students should refer to the University catalogue for a definition of academic dishonesty and its penalties, or they should go to this Web Page and familiarize themselves with the relevant material.

Course Organization

The course is divided into 15 modules corresponding to the weeks of the semester.
Each weekly module will include a Discussion Board topic and a Study Report, and will conclude with a Test, which is to be taken at least once before 12 noon on the Monday following the module.

• Study Reports : Each weekly module contains a Study Report, in the form of a .doc file, which is to be downloaded and filled in as the week's study progresses. The Study Reports contain questions to answer, and exercises to be completed during the week. Study Reports are due by 9am of the Monday following the module. Study Reports count towards the course grade.
  NOTE - Study Reports contain translation exercises - you should attempt to translate the sentences for yourself. You should NOT use Google Translate or similar cribs - they will try to translate into/from modern Greek, and you will learn very little by using them. If work shows evidence of the use of translation software it will be downgraded.
  
• Tests : Each weekly module concludes with a Test, to be taken at least once before 12 noon of the Monday following the module.
  The Tests are open-book. The purpose of the tests is not only to record your progress, but also to reinforce your learning by repetition of correct answers and correction of mistakes.
  You will have 1 hour to complete each test.
  You may take a test as many times as you like before the cut-off time.
  Questions will vary each time you take a test.
  Your average score counts towards your course grade.
  I advise that you make several serious attempts at each test - start on the Friday or Saturday of the Module, and continue until the cut-off time. Doing this will give you more opportunities to learn, and to raise your grade.
  
• Discussion Board : In each module/week of the course, by 9am Friday, students should post a thread that addresses the topic provided by the instructor. They should also respond with meaningful replies to at least 2 classmates' threads by 9am on the following Monday. Discussion Board threads and replies count towards the Course Grade. The Discussion Board is intended to help you interact with your classmates, learn from one another, and encourage one another - you are not in this alone.
• Final Exam : The Final Exam will be open-book, and will consist of 20 Greek sentences to translate into English. The sentences will be taken from Chapters 3-28 of the Textbook.
• Late Work : For work to be eligible for an "A" Grade, it must be submitted on time. Students may submit their Tests and Reports early, and are advised to do so whenever possible. Reports may be submitted late, but may incur a late penalty. Discussion Board postings and Tests must be submitted by their due dates - late postings will not be eligible for a grade except in the case of students who enter the course during the Drop-Add period.
• Makeup : Because of the nature of this course, in which students do not have to attend classes at particular times on particular days, there is no provision for "make-up" work.
• 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.

Attendance / Participation

Students are expected to study the assignments from the text book and other sources given, and to complete the weekly assignments on time.
Students are expected to participate regularly in the weekly Discussion Boards. Lack of participation is disrespectful towards fellow classmates and will result in a lower grade.

Course Grading

See the ENMU Catalog, pages 33-34 for the Grading System at ENMU.

Grades will be based on : Tests + Study Reports + Discussion Board items + Final Exam

Timeframe for Feedback on Graded Work

Tests give a grade as soon as they are submitted.
Discussion Boards - I try to start grading Discussion Boards on the Monday after they were due. For large classes this may take me more than one day.
Study Reports - I try to start grading these on the Wednesday after they were due. This may take me several days.
On some weekends during the semester I may be traveling and may have limited access to the InterNet - at such times feedback and grading may be delayed until Monday.

Syllabus Modification

If the syllabus needs to be modified during the semester, students will be notified of the proposed modification and given opportunity to respond. Notifications and Announcements will be communicated via the Canvas announcement system

ENMU Academic Integrity Policy

Plagiarism and Cheating of any kind on an examination, quiz, or assignment will result in at least an "F" for that assignment (and may, depending on the severity of the case, lead to an "F" for the entire course) and may be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.
See the Student Handbook for further information.
I will assume for this course that you will adhere to the academic creed of this University and that you will maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. In other words, don't cheat by giving answers to others or by taking them from anyone else.
Additionally, the use of AI-generated content (for example, via ChatGPT and other AI tools) and the attempt to submit AI-generated content as your own work is considered academic dishonesty.
I will also adhere to the highest standards of academic integrity, so please do not ask me to change (or expect me to change) your grade illegitimately or to bend or break rules for one person that will not apply to everyone. Plagiarism is a serious offense. When in doubt, cite your sources!
Please refer to the Catalog for information concerning plagiarism; action can include, but is not limited to failure of the assignment; failure of or a reduced grade for the course; suspension or dismissal from your program of study.
NOTE - Study Reports contain translation exercises - you should attempt to translate the sentences for yourself. You should NOT use Google Translate or similar cribs - they will try to translate into/from modern Greek, and you will learn very little by using them. If work shows evidence of the use of translation software it will be downgraded.

Disability Statement

If you have, or believe you have a disability, you may contact the Accessibility Resources and Testing Center to coordinate reasonable classroom accommodations, access to technology, or other academic assistance.
The Accessibility Resources and Testing Center serves students with a wide range of disabilities including but not limited to medical or health impairment, vision or hearing disability, physical disability, learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, or mental health impairment.
All information will be treated confidentially.
Accommodations are not retroactive. They begin only after :

• Appropriate documentation has been received and accepted by the Coordinator of Disability Services
• Letters of Accommodation (LOA) have been prepared
• You have delivered your Letters of Accommodation to your instructors

Appropriate academic accommodations may then be provided for you.
You may contact the Accessibility Resources and Testing Center in room 186, Student Academic Services building, phone 575.562.2280

FERPA and Privacy

As a student, your educational records are considered confidential. Under FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), your records are confidential and protected. Under most circumstances your records will not be released without your written and signed consent. However, some directory information may be released to third parties without your prior consent unless a written request to restrict this is on file.
You can learn more about student rights to privacy at http://www.enmu.edu/FERPA
In this course, we may be working with third party applications online (i.e. wikis, blogs and other Web 2.0 applications). The different proprietors of these sites may or may not have privacy guarantees and the FERPA policy at ENMU does not apply to these sites. It will be your responsibility to read the privacy documentation at each site. There are many other options to protecting your information at these sites. If you have filed the paperwork and are classified as protected under the ENMU FERPA qualifications, it will be acceptable for you to use an alias when using the Web 2.0 sites required for this course. If you still have concerns, please e-mail me as soon as possible to discuss your options.

Copyright

This course may contain copyright protected materials such as audio or video clips, images, text materials, etc. These items are either linked to or are being used with regard to the Fair Use doctrine in order to enhance the learning environment. Please do not copy, duplicate, download or distribute these items. The use of these materials is strictly reserved for this online classroom environment and your use only. All copyright materials are credited to the copyright holder.

Title IX

ENMU is committed to fostering a safe, productive learning environment and we comply with all aspects related to Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and 34 C.F.R. Part 106. Title IX prohibits sex discrimination to include sexual misconduct defined as harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Incidents of harassment or assault can be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at 575.562.2991 or titleix.coordinator@enmu.edu
Reports can also go to the ENMU Police Department by calling 575.562.2392.
If you wish to receive fully confidential support and victim's advocacy you can contact Arise Sexual Assault Services at 575.226.7263.

Confidentiality and Mandatory Reporting
As an instructor, one of my responsibilities is to help create a safe learning environment on our campus.
I also have a mandatory reporting responsibility. I am required to share information regarding sexual misconduct or information about any crime that may have occurred on ENMU's campus with the Title IX Coordinator and/or the ENMU Police.
Students may speak to someone confidentially by contacting Arise at 575.226.7263

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Dr. Rollinson

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Portales, NM 88130

Last Updated : July 29, 2023

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