Ancient Greek Life and

Language

CLS 205A Tuesday/Thursday

4:00-5:15 PM Sullivan House

General Information: Course URL: http://blackboard.rollins.edu/ CRN: 90733 Credits: 4 Office Hours: M/W/F 1:00-2:00 pm; Tues. 2:00-3:30; also by appt. and whenever my door is open.

Instructor: Dr. Scott Rubarth, French House 203 Office Phone: 407-691-1062 FAX# 407-646-2517 E-mail: srubarth@rollins.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION

An examination of life, language, and culture of Classical Greece. This course introduces students to ancient Greek society and history while offering a basic knowledge of the Greek language. After completing the course the student will have a sense of what it was like to live in Greece during the Classical Age and will be able to read easy passages in ancient Greek from the New Testament and from Classical authors such as Herodotus, Aristophanes, and Plato. .

COURSE GOALS

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Read simple passages in Greek from both Classical and New Testament Authors with the help of a lexicon.

• Give an informed account of what it was to like to live, work, fight, love, eat, drink, farm, participate in democracy, raise a family, and worship the gods in ancient Greece.

• Articulate an informed opinion on what we owe to the Greeks and what we can learn from them.

• Go to Greece as an informed tourist who has an informed historical foundation and who can read the street signs and perhaps make sense of the menu in modern Greek.

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Athenaze, Book 1: An Introduction to Ancient Greek. Oxford University Press. Third Edition, 2014. ISBN: 978-0199363247.

Daily Life of the Ancient Greeks (Greenwood Press "Daily Life Through History") by Robert Garland. Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.; Second Edition, 2014. ISBN-13: 978-1624661297

EVALUATION/GRADING

• 30% - Homework/Participation • 15% - Quizzes • 25% - Midterm Exam • 30% - Final Exam

Quizzes

Normally quizzes are announced ahead of time to encourage students to prepare for class and master specific points of grammar and vocabulary. However the professor may give pop-quizzes if students need further motivation to prepare for class. To prevent the quiz from being constant source of anxiety, I will throw out the two lowest quiz scores.

Exams

The exams draw on both textbooks and class lectures/discussion and are 50% language and 50% culture in content.

Attendance & Participation (See Course Policies)

Regular attendance is necessary to success in this course as in any foreign language course. It is VERY difficult to catch up if you fall behind. Participation grades are based on attendance, punctuality, preparation level, and attentiveness. IF MAINTAINING REGULAR ATTENDANCE IS GOING TO BE A PROBLEM, SEE ME.

TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE

Week 1 8/25 Syllabus; Learn the Greek alphabet; meet Dikaiopolis 8/27 Athenaze ch.1a (Dikaiopolis) Week 2 9/1 Athenaze ch.1a (Dikaiopolis) 9/3 Garland, Daily LIfe pp. 37-53 Week 3 9/8 Athenaze ch.1b (Dikaiopolis) 9/10 Garland, Daily LIfe pp.65-86 Week 4 9/15 Athenaze ch.2a (Xanthias) 9/17 Garland, Daily LIfe pp. 85-105 Week 5 9/22 Athenaze ch.2b (Xanthias) 9/24 Garland, Daily LIfe pp. 105-118 Week 6 9/29 Athenaze ch.3a (Plowing) 10/1 Garland, Daily LIfe pp. 127-141 Week 7 10/6 Athenaze ch.3b (Plowing) 10/8 Garland, Daily LIfe pp. 141-159 Week 8 10/13 FALL BREAK 10/15 EXAM 1 Week 9 10/20 Athenaze ch.4a (To the Fountain) 10/22 Garland, Daily LIfe pp. 159-173 Week 10 10/27 Athenaze ch.4b (To the Fountain) 10/29 Garland, Daily LIfe pp. 174-195 Week 11 11/3 Athenaze ch.5a (The Wolf) 11/5 Garland, Daily LIfe pp.197-216 Week 12 11/10 Athenaze ch.5b (The Wolf) 11/12 Garland, Daily LIfe pp. 216-229 Week 13 11/17 Athenaze ch.6a (Myth) 11/19 Garland, Daily LIfe pp. 237-255 Week 14 11/24 Athenaze ch.6b (Myth) 11/26 THANKSGIVING Week 15 12/1 Garland, Daily LIfe pp. 257-282 12/3 Garland, Daily LIfe pp. 282-304 Week 16 FINAL EXAM: TBA

GENERAL COURSE POLICIES

I. ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION

a. General Policy: Regular attendance is necessary for success in all my courses. Your contribution to class discussion is an essential part of the cooperative learning process. Therefore, instead of simply counting heads I offer students who are in class the opportunity to earn points through quizzes, homework and in-class activities. Simply coming to class earns you no points. Students without textbooks, late, or reticent to participate will not receive full points. All homework must by typed unless otherwise stated. Quizzes are usually given at the beginning of the class. If you are late to class you may not retake the quiz or have additional time. If you are not in class, you cannot acquire these points. Hence the more you come and engage the material, the higher your grade in this category. If the professor is notified at least one hour BEFORE a missed class and the student makes a formal request in writing, an alternative assignment often can be arranged. These are substantial tasks which usually include both a written paper and oral presentation; B quality work is required to excuse the missed assignment. Students who request an alternative assignment but fail to complete it, will not be allowed this option subsequently. Please notify me when you are going to be absent even if you do not want to request the alternative assignment.

b. Discussion grade: Part of your participation grade comes from what you give back to class. This grade is subjective. Regular participation (≠ monopolizing the discussion), openness, good attitude, respect for peers, and general engagement contributes positively to this component of the class grade.

c. Student Responsibility: Students are responsible for ALL information (lecture, discussion, and new assignments) presented in class. If you happen to miss class you should do your best to find out what you missed. Changes to Syllabus/Web Page will be announced in class. The on-line syllabus IS the true syllabus and takes priority over printed copies. The student is encouraged to regularly check the on-line syllabus. If you run into a problem, it is your responsibility to take to stop solve it. Contact me if you need help.

d. Student Athletics: I support responsible and academically motivated student athletes. The key words here are "responsible" and "academically motivated." I will work with the athletic faculty and coaching staff whenever possible to accommodate responsible student athletes. Students need to identify themselves as athletes at the beginning of the semester and they need to notify and remind me of upcoming events in a timely manner (this is not the same as handing me a schedule at the beginning of the semester). Student athletes will not be excused from course work but will be given alternative assignments whenever possible. Students who fail to be responsible or academically motivated will NOT be accommodated.

e. Students with disabilities: Rollins College is committed to equal access and does not discriminate unlawfully against persons with disabilities in its policies, procedures, programs or employment processes. The College recognizes its obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to provide an environment that does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability on this campus, or who will be visiting this campus, and anticipate needing any type of academic/medical accommodations in order to participate in your classes or a campus activity, please make timely arrangements by disclosing this disability need in writing to the Disability Services Office at (Box 2772) Mills Building, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park, FL, 32789.

Appointments can be scheduled by calling 407-646--2354 or by emailing: gridgeway@rollins.edu or jviera@rollins.edu.

II. EXAMS

a. Evaluation: Exams are evaluated as objectively as possible. Exams may include multiple choice questions, short answers, and essay questions based on readings and class discussions. The exams evaluate the student's grasp of ideas and the ability to think actively about the material.

b. Exam Procedures and Integrity: Exams normally last a full class period with the exception of the final exam which lasts two hours. Students who arrive late for an exam have less time to complete the exam. Exams are closed book unless otherwise stated. In order to maintain the integrity of the testing environment I follow the common practice of prohibiting students from leaving the room once the exam has commenced. Dishonesty of any kind on an exam results in a zero for the exam and the student will be reported to the Dean for further action. Students are responsible for keeping their test responses private. Concerns regarding dishonesty in exams should be reported to the instructor.

c. Missed Exam: Missing an exam is very serious. If an emergency arises and you cannot make the exam you must call me BEFORE the time of the exam (as early as possible) and you must have official documentation verifying the nature of the conflict. The make-up exam will be more difficult and the expectations are higher. If you do not have a documented emergency or the notification was not timely you must petition to retake the exam. If a make-up is permitted the overall score will drop by one full grade (from B- to C-) per day and the make-up exam will be more difficult. Make up exams are scheduled for 7:00 AM the following day.

d. Academic Accommodations and Learning Disabilities: Rollins College is committed to equal access and does not discriminate unlawfully against persons with disabilities in its policies, procedures, programs or employment processes. The College recognizes its obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to provide an environment that does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability on this campus and anticipate needing any type of academic accommodations in order to participate in your classes, please make timely arrangements by disclosing this disability in writing to the Disability Services Office at (box 2764) 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park, FL, 37289 or email or call the Director of Disability Services, Grace Moskola at 407-975-6463, gmoskola@rollins.edu.

e. Grading Scale (for exams and papers)

97 = A+ 87 = B+ 77 = C+ 67 = D+

93 = A 83 = B 73 = C 63 = D

90 = A- 80 = B- 70 = C- 60 = D-

o Grade A is reserved for work that is exceptional in quality and shows keen insight, understanding, and initiative.

o Grade B is given for work that is consistently superior and shows interest, effort, or originality.

o Grade C is a respectable grade. It reflects consistent daily preparation and satisfactory completion of all work required.

o Grade D- is the lowest passing grade. It is below the average necessary to meet graduation requirements and ordinarily is not accepted for transfer by other institutions.

o Grade F is failing.

III. OTHER POLICY ISSUES

a. Contacting the professor: Come in and see me! I will do my best to respond to all emails within 24 hours.

b. Extended Sickness and Personal Tragedy: Success in this course requires regular and consistent participation. If you find yourself in a situation in which this is a problem, you will be encouraged to drop the course and retake it when you are in better health/circumstances. Students are expected to contact the professor if such a situation arises as early as possible.

c. Other Problems and Special Situations: Special circumstances and problems can often be resolved with creative thinking. It is absolutely essential that if special problems do arise that you contact me as soon as possible. DO NOT WAIT TO THE END OF THE SEMESTER. If you have a diagnosed learning disability or a physical condition that I need to know about, please inform me early in the semester.

d. Students as Adult Learners: I consider all my students to be Adult Learners. I have no desire to teach children and will not treat students as children. I will not nag or harass you to do your work. If you fail to meet course expectations you will see the results in your grade reports. Likewise since you are adults I cannot legally release academic records to your parents without your written permission (even if your parents are financing your education). Notes or phone calls from your parents are inappropriate at the College/University level (unless the student is unable to directly contact me or there is a legitimate emergency).

e. Plagiarism Plagiarism and cheating are exceptions at Rollins college. Nevertheless it does occur, sometimes accidentally, and has serious consequences. The following is excerpted from page 32 of the Rollins College Catalogue (1998):

Rollins students and faculty shall neither commit nor tolerate cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty is defined as representing another's work as one's own, active complicity in such falsification, or violation test conditions.

Plagiarism defeats the entire purpose of education and makes your diploma fraudulent. Plagiarism (whether buying a paper, copying a paragraph or sentence out of a book without identifying the source, or taking credit for someone else's idea) is a form of theft and

misrepresentation and will be treated very seriously. Plagiarism will result in a referral to Rollins' Academic Honor Council. If found guilty of the offense, the student will receive a minimum sanction of an Honor's Failure designated by an HF on your transcript. The offense will become a part of your permanent records and will make future academic advancement and employment difficult (to say the least!). IT IS NOT WORTH THE RISK!

f. The academic honor code Membership in the student body of Rollins College carries with it an obligation, and requires a commitment, to act with honor in all things. Because academic integrity is fundamental to the pursuit of knowledge and truth and is the heart of the academic life of Rollins College, it is the responsibility of all members of the College community to practice it and to report apparent violations. The following pledge is a binding commitment by the students of Rollins College: The development of the virtues of Honor and Integrity are integral to a Rollins College education and to membership in the Rollins College community. Therefore, I, a student of Rollins College, pledge to show my commitment to these virtues by abstaining from any lying, cheating, or plagiarism in my academic endeavors and by behaving responsibly, respectfully and honorably in my social life and in my relationships with others. This pledge is reinforced every time a student submits work for academic credit as his/her own. Students shall add to all papers, quizzes, tests, lab reports, etc., the following handwritten abbreviated pledge followed by their signature: “On my honor, I have not given, nor received, nor witnessed any unauthorized assistance on this work.” Material submitted electronically should contain the pledge; submission implies signing the pledge.

g. Credit Hour Statement for Rollins Courses Meeting 150 Minutes Weekly for Four Credit Hours during 15-Week Semesters: This course is a four-credit-hour course that meets three hours per week. The value of four credit hours results from work expected of enrolled students both inside and outside the classroom. Rollins faculty require that students average at least three hours of outside work for every hour of scheduled class time.

h. Phones, computers, and other communication technology in class Cell phones must be turned off in class. You may not use any communication devices in class (which includes text messaging, instant messenger, etc.). Laptops may be used only with permission of professor. Students using laptops must turn off wireless function, close all applications/windows other than the notes document and sit in the front row. Students not complying with this policy may be dropped from the class or be penalized on their final grade.

i. Final comments: After all this heavy (but necessary) discussion of course policies, I want to emphasize that I really love teaching and I enjoy spending time talking, philosophizing, musing, chatting, and BS-ing with students. I encourage students to stop by my office any time even if just to say hi. If I need to be left alone I will tell you. I especially appreciate course feedback. If a course is not working, a text is completely unintelligible, or something is interfering with you getting the most out of the class, let me know.