Fall 2008
Instructor: H. W. Haskell (haskell@southwestern.edu)
Office: MBH 223, tel. 1554
Office hours: tba
Course text: Plato, Apology (James J. Helm, ed.); Xenophon, Apology (D. Konstan, ed.); Aristophanes, Clouds
In this course, we will continue to combine translation with grammatical analysis and to devote time to cultural, historical, etymological, and linguistic issues. The ability to read Greek allows one not only to delve into the ancient past (classical and ecclesiastical), but it also helps to develop a sharper understanding of English and other languages and provides an excellent foundation for English vocabulary building.
Grading
Exams. The exams consist of passages for translation (Greek to English), which test one's ability to pull together material (grammar & vocabulary.
Quizzes. Scheduled quizzes are noted in the syllabus grid below. Additional quizzes will be added as necessary. Quizzes test paradigms abd basic principles of grammar.
Class participation and attendance: Regular preparation, class participation, and attendance are expected, and will affect your grade. Foreign language study is such that certain aspects of one's performance cannot be judged by examinations, but rather by class performance. 10% of your final grade will be based upon daily class participation; effective class participation assumes preparation of daily assignments before class.
Final grades. The plus and minus grading system, in effect at Southwestern, will be used for final grades. Semester % averages will translate to the following letter grades:
GRADE |
INCLUSIVE |
GPA POINTS |
A+ |
96.7-100.0 |
4.00 |
A |
93.4-96.6 |
4.00 |
A- |
90.0-93.3 |
3.67 |
B+ |
86.7-89.9 |
3.33 |
B |
83.4-86.6 |
3.00 |
B- |
80.0-83.3 |
2.67 |
C+ |
76.7-79.9 |
2.33 |
C |
73.4-76.6 |
2.00 |
C- |
70.0-73.3 |
1.67 |
D+ |
66.7-69.9 |
1.33 |
D |
63.4-66.6 |
1.00 |
D- |
60.0-63.3 |
0.67 |
F |
0.0-59.9 |
0.00 |
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August 25 |
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August 27 |
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August 29 |
Plato, Apology p. 1-2 |
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Plato, Apology pp. 2-8 |
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September 2 |
Plato, Apology pp. 6-9 |
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September 3 |
Plato, Apology pp. 10-13 |
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September 4 |
Plato, Apology pp. 14-17 |
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September 5 |
Plato, Apology pp. 18-21 |
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September 8 |
Plato, Apology pp. 22-25 |
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September 9 |
No class |
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September 10 |
Plato, Apology pp. 26-29 |
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September 11 |
Plato, Apology pp. 30-33 (24b2) |
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September 12 |
Aristophanes, Clouds 94-109 |
Quiz: 1-2 declension nouns/adjectives |
September 15 |
Aristophanes, Clouds 110-125 |
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September 16 |
Aristophanes, Clouds 126-140 |
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September 17 |
Aristophanes, Clouds 141-155 |
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September 18 |
NO CLASS |
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September 19 |
NO CLASS |
Quiz: 3rd declension nouns/adjectives |
September 22 |
Aristophanes, Clouds 156-170 |
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September 23 |
Aristophanes, Clouds 171-185 |
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September 24 |
Aristophanes, Clouds 186-200 |
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September 25 |
Aristophanes, Clouds 201-216 |
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September 26 |
Aristophanes, Clouds 217-227 |
Quiz: present, imperfect active, middle/passive (all moods) |
Aristophanes, Clouds 228-246 |
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September 30 |
Plato, Apology pp. 32 (24b3)-35 |
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October 1 |
Plato, Apology pp. 36-39 |
Quiz: future active, middle, passive (indicative) |
October 2 |
TEST #1 |
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October 3 |
NO CLASS |
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October 6 |
Plato, Apology pp. 40-43 |
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October 7 |
Plato, Apology pp. 44-47 |
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October 8 |
Plato, Apology pp. 48-51 |
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October 9 |
Plato, Apology pp. 52-55 |
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October10 |
Plato, Apology pp. 56-59 |
Quiz: aorist active, middle, passive (all moods) |
October 13 |
FALL BREAK |
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October 14 |
FALL BREAK |
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October 15 |
Plato, Apology pp. 60-63 |
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October 16 |
Plato, Apology pp. 64-67 |
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October 17 |
Plato, Apology pp. 68-71 |
Quiz: perfect active, middle/passive (all moods) |
October 20 |
Plato, Apology pp. 72- 75 |
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October 22 |
Plato, Apology pp. 76-79 |
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October 22 |
Plato, Apology pp. 80-83 |
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October 23 |
Plato, Apology pp. 84-87 |
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October 24 |
Plato, Apology pp. 88-91 |
Quiz: participles, present and future active, middle/passive |
October 27 |
Plato, Apology p. 92 |
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October 28 |
TEST #2 |
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October 29 |
Xenophon, Apology 1-6 |
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October 30 |
Xenophon, Apology 7-12 |
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October 31 |
Xenophon, Apology 13-18 |
Quiz: participles, aorist active, middle, passive |
Xenophon, Apology 19-23 |
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November 4 |
Xenophon, Apology 24-27 |
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November 5 |
Xenophon, Apology 28-34 |
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November 6 |
Aristophanes, Clouds 247-261 |
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November 7 |
Aristophanes, Clouds 262-274 |
Quiz: indirect statements |
November 10 |
Aristophanes, Clouds 275-290 |
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November 11 |
Aristophanes, Clouds 291-310 |
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November 12 |
Aristophanes, Clouds 311-325 |
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November 11 |
Aristophanes, Clouds 326-339 |
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November 14 |
Aristophanes, Clouds 340-355 |
Quiz: purpose clauses |
November 17 |
Aristophanes, Clouds 356-371 |
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November 18 |
Aristophanes, Clouds 372-385 |
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November 19 |
Aristophanes, Clouds 386-397 |
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November 20 |
Aristophanes, Clouds 398-411 |
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November 21 |
Aristophanes, Clouds 412-428 |
Quiz: conditional sentences |
November 24 |
Aristophanes, Clouds 429-456 |
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November 25 |
NO CLASS |
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Aristophanes, Clouds 457-475 |
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December 2 |
NO CLASS |
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December 3 |
Aristophanes, Clouds 476-490 |
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December 4 |
NO CLASS |
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December 5 |
Aristophanes, Clouds 491-506 |
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