GREK 1120 - Greek II - Continuation of Beginning Greek

Syllabus

Contact Information

I am available to meet virtually with any student regarding any matter.
For this semester, my office hours will be online, or by email, or by phone.
There will be no face-to-face office hours
Students may contact me by phone 9 am to 9 pm. Home phone 575-763-0101, with answering machine to leave messages, or send me an email, or send a message via Canvas.
As I am only in my office about once a week it is best not to use my Office phone.
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
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. For large classes this may take me more than one day.
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

For this semester, my office hours will be online (Canvas), or by email, or by phone.
There will be no face-to-face office hours.
Students may contact me at any time, about any matter.
Students may contact me by phone, Home phone 575.763.0101 (9 am to 9 pm), Office phone 575.562.2519, 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 chapters 29-57, and the appendices and 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. Word-processing software capable of producing .doc .docx or .txt files
6. Learning Management System
   The university uses the Canvas learning management system.
   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 Menu - If you need help, click on the Help menu. You can:
     • Call or chat with Canvas Support 24/7
     • Search the Canvas Guides for step-by-step help
     • Open the Student Guide and scan by topic
     • And more - click Help to see all the support the university has provided for you.

Course Description

This course is the continuation of GREK 1110 - Greek I. It continues the study of the historic Greek language and culture. The aims of this course are to continue to build basic skills in reading, writing, and comprehension in order to read authentic Greek texts with the help of a dictionary. Students will also continue to study the historical factors behind the developments of the Hellenic world and its texts.

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.

Objectives of the Course :

1. To build upon a basic knowledge of Greek grammar.
2. To build upon a basic-level Greek vocabulary.
3. To read and understand short, basic, and authentic Greek texts.
4. To read and translate accurately short, basic, and authentic Greek texts.
5. To develop knowledge of grammar and vocabulary to analyze authentic Greek texts.
6. To obtain an enhanced understanding of the historical development of the Greek language.
7. To be able to identify patterns of cultural behavior or customs in the Hellenic world.
8. To be able to discuss a variety of issues related to the Hellenic culture.

Course Prerequisites :

Satisfactory completion of GREK 1110 - Greek I, or Instructor's permission.

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.

Student Expectations - 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.
There will be a weekly Discussion Board, a weekly Study Report, a weekly Test, and a 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.

Grades will be based on the Tests, Study Reports, Discussion Boards, and Final Exam.

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.
• 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 four times before the cut-off time.
  Questions will vary each time you take a test.
  Your highest score counts towards your course grade.
  I advise that you make four 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 29-57 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 drop a Letter Grade per week that they are overdue. 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.

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. 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.

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 a 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 : December 28, 2023

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