Greek I Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

GREE-1411-001 Greek I

Prerequisites

Course Description

Fundamentals of the Greek language. Consists of the study of Greek grammar and the development of vocabulary.

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 4 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

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\ William D. Mounce, Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar, Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003
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\ William D. Mounce, Basics of Biblical Greek Workbook, Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003.

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\ Nestle-Aland, Novum Testamentum Graece. 27^th Edition. Peabody: Hendriksen, 2007.

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\ The student also needs pens and pencils, scratch paper and access to a computer. 

Supplies

\ COURSE MATERIALS: Textbook, dictionary, pens, pencils, notebook paper or notebook for note taking, access to a computer to complete assignments and review class material, access to a computer to view power-point presentations.

Student Performance

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\ STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (Exemplary Educational Objectives: The following are the learning objectives of all GREE 1412 classes taught at Amarillo College.  The emphasis of these objectives concerns the learning and analysis of Greek grammar and syntax.

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\ 1. To Demonstrate a knowledge of at least 80% of the Koine Greek vocabulary used in the first century.
\ 2. To understand, recite and explain noun, adjective, and pronoun declensions, cases, genders, and number.
\ 3. To respond critically by using the Greek grammar and syntax learned in this class to analyze an ancient Greek text.

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\ 4. To engage in the learning process by translating selections of Greek text.

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\ 5. To articulate and explain the primary and secondary verb endings, as well as mood and voice, as these matters are covered in this course.
\ 6.  To develop an awareness of the formation and function of prepositions, participles, particles, and adverbs, as these matters are covered in the course.
\ 7. To demonstrate a knowledge of morphology (word construction), pronunciation, and syntax (sentence construction), even though exact pronunciation is not a criteria for successfully 

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Expected Student Behavior

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\ All matter of academic dishonesty including plagiarism, collusion, fabrication, cheating etc. will result in a failing grade for the assignment in question.  All violations will be forwarded to the proper college authorities for review.  Any form of disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.

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\ Cell Phone / Personal Computer Policy:  In order to not interrupt the class session, students are asked to turn off cell phones and pagers prior to the beginning of class.  Personal computers are to be used strictly for notes and accessing course material.  Improper use of cell phones and personal computers during class time includes checking personal e-mail, personal web pages, and other class information will not be tolerated.

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\ Classroom Rules and Expectations: Be courteous to your fellow student and to your instructor. Please do not interrupt a fellow student or your instructor by doing any of the following, eating in class, drinking in class, misbehaving in class, etc.  Behavior that is deemed inappropriate by the instructor will not be tolerated. 

Grading Criteria

\ COUSE GRADE BREAKDOWN:                        COURSE GRADE SCALE

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\ Quizzes                                                    60%                        90-100                        A

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\ Exercises and attendance                        25%                        80-89                        B

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\ Final                                                          15%                        70-79                        C

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\                                                                                                  60-69                        D

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\                                                                                     59-0                        F

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\ There will be no extra credit given in this class.

Attendance

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\ Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.

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\  Unexcused absences totaling more than one week of class time will result in the loss of one letter grade for the semester.  (It is up to the discretion of the instructor to determine whether an absence is excused.)  Absences may be made up, but it is your responsibility to find out what is required; furthermore, all make up work must be completed prior to the last week of classes (two weeks before finals).  Attendance cannot determine the final grade; however, it can affect the final grade.

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Additional Information

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS:

 

1. Regular attendance.
2. The successful completion of one major examination.
   1. The final will be comprehensive
   2. Final Test Date- Tue, Dec 8th (1:30pm-3:30pm)
3. Weekly quizzes (Quizzes and tests must be taken the assigned day in the syllabus; it is up to the discretion of the instructor whether he will allow you to make up a test.  If you know that you are going to miss a test date, you will be allowed to take the test early.)
4. Home work assignments from the workbook. (Due on the assigned day in the syllabus).
5. A careful reading of the assigned sections of your text book.

DISCLAIMER:

The course requirements are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.  Students will be notified at the beginning of each class if there are any modifications or changes to these course requirements.  Announcements of any changes will be made in class.

 

Bibliography:

 

Greek Grammars and Lexical tools:

 

Bauer, W., W. F. Arndt, F.W. Gingrich, and F. W. Danker, A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and other Early Christian Literature. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000.

 

Blass, F., A. Debrunner, and Robert W. Funk. A Greek Grammar of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1974.

 

Brooks, James A. and Carlton L. Winbery. Syntax of New Testament Greek. Lanham: University of America, 1979.

 

Brown, Colin. New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology, 4 Vols. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1986.

 

Conybeare, F.C. and St. George Stock. Grammar of Septuagint Greek. Peabody: Hendrikson, 1995.

 

Dana, H.E. and Julius R. Mantley. A Manuel Grammar of the Greek New Testament. New York: Macmillan, 1946.

 

Jenni, E., C. Westermann, C. Spicq. Theological Lexicon. 6 Vols. Peabody: Hendrikson, 2008.

 

Kittel, Gerhard, Gerhard Freidrich, Geoffery W. Bromiley. Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, 10 Vols. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1964.

 

Liddell, H.G., R. Scott. A Greek-English Lexicon: with a revised supplement, 1996: Ninth revised edition. Oxford University press, 1982.

 

Machen, J. Gresham. New Testament Greek for Beginners. New York: Macmillan, 1966.

 

Metzger, Bruce M. A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1994.

 

Robertson, A.T. A Grammar of the Greek New Testament in the Light of Historical Research. Nashville: Broadman Press, 1934.

 

Smyth, Herbert Weir. Greek Grammar. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1984.

 

Wallace, Daniel B. Greek Grammar beyond the Basics. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996.

 

Zerwick, Max S.J., and Mary Grosvenor. A Grammatical Analysis of the Greek New Testament.Rome: Editrice Pontifico Istituto Biblico, 2007.