Elementary Greek II GREK1302VC01
Wayland Baptist University Online
Division of Religion and Philosophy
Summer 2012: May 21-Aug. 4
INSTRUCTOR Matt Sanders
CONTACT
matthew.sanders@wayland.wbu.edu
817-879-5109 (mobile/text)
MISSION STATEMENT
Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging,
learning focused, and distinctively Christian environment for professional success,
lifelong learning, and service to God and humankind.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Elementary Greek (GREK 1302) covers New Testament (Koine) Greek, stressing
vocabulary, conjugation, declension, parsing, and translation. Elementary Greek II
(GREK 1302) is a course prerequisite.
OUTCOME COMPETENCIES
The Division of Religion and Philosophy has determined the following standardized
student learning outcomes. Students will:
 Demonstrate knowledge of the basic elements of Greek grammar
 Demonstrate an ability to use the basic vocabulary of the New Testament
in translating from the Greek New Testament
 Demonstrate an ability to use the modern pronunciation of the Greek
language
 Translate from the Gospel of John by the end of the semester
TEXTBOOK
Wallace, Daniel B. Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996.
Gingrich, F. Wilbur, and Frederick William Danker. Shorter Lexicon of the Greek New
Testament. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1983.
TEACHING METHODS
Teaching a language course online presents unique challenges, but the key to learning
any language is to use the language as much as possible. Vocabulary and grammar will
be presented in the context of New Testament readings, and the basics of the Greek
linguistic system will be explained. To use the language, students will be given ample
opportunity to read and translate Greek.
Students need to dedicate at minimum 10 hours per week to learning Greek. Typically,
each week students should:
(1) Read the instructions and any notes in Blackboard.
(2) Do the assigned textbook reading as early in the week as possible and submit
reading report.
(3) Ask questions via the Discussion Board or e-mail early in the week.
(4) Study the vocabulary and major grammar points (given on Blackboard) and
take the quiz.
(5) Complete all assignments. Even if you do not fully understand or get all the
answers right, you need to attempt to do the work.
(6) Read and translate the assigned Greek New Testament text for the week.
(7) Take the reading comprehension quiz.
(8) Review previous week’s work. Ask questions for clarification.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Reading and assignment reports (30%) These reports are submitted online each week.
Quizzes (30%) Quizzes will cover grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and
translation.
Exams (40%) Each exam will be worth 25% of the course grade.
GRADING
The following scale of points will determine your final grade:
A = 90 Exhibits excellent scholarship, takes initiative in exploring studies,
- 100 motivates others in cooperative efforts, improves consistently.
B = 80 Exhibits accurate scholarship, benefits class with achievements,
- 89 works effectively in groups, improves noticeably.
C = 70 Completes most assignments, contributes to discussions, exhibits
- 79 some interest in studies, improves somewhat.
D = 60 Does not meet most assignments, exhibits indifference to studies,
- 69 slows the progress of the class, improves unremarkably if at all.
F = 0 - Misses class excessively, detracts from class progress, shows no
59 improvement, fails to do assignments, plagiarizes.
COURSE OUTLINE AND ASSIGNMENTS
When learning a language, students are not expected to understand and retain all the
information the first time through. This is your first experience with Greek. Do the
reading, develop questions to ask the professor, and do the assignments. Review as often
as possible. Readings are posted on Blackboard or from the textbook: Greek Grammar:
Beyond the Basics. The textbook is a reference book that should be beneficial to you for
years to come.
For the Scriptures listed, read and translate from the Greek without using another
translation.
WEEK 1: May 21-27
READING: Preface, pp. 1-30; John 1:1-9
Review the first semester material as necessary.
Read and translate John 1:1-9.
WEEK 2: May 29-June 3
READING: Nominative, Vocative, Genitive (pp. 31-136); John 1:10-18
Genitive absolute
-mi verbs
Read and translate John 1:1-9.
WEEK 3: June 4-10
READING: Dative, Accusative (pp. 137-205); John 1:19-34
Third declension
Accusative absolutes
WEEK 4: June 11-17
READING: Articles (pp. 206-290); John 1:35-51
Uses of the article
WEEK 5: June 18-24
READING: Adjectives, pronouns (pp. 291-354) ; John 2:1-12
Predicate, attributive positions of adjectives
Relative pronouns
WEEK 6: June 25-July 1
Review
Midterm
WEEK 7: July 2-8
READING: Prepositions, Person and Number, Voice (pp. 355-441); John 3:1-21
WEEK 8: July 9-15
READING: Moods (pp. 442-493); John 8:39-59
Optative
WEEK 9: July 16-22
READING: Tenses, Infinitives (pp. 494-611); John 20:1-18
Pluperfect
WEEK 10: July 23-29
READING: Participles, Greek Clauses, Conjunctions (613-701); John 21:1-19
Indirect speech
Participles
WEEK 11: July 30-May 4
Final exam
EXPECTATIONS AND POLICIES
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of
Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be
excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination
under any educational program or activity in the university. The Coordinator of
Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and should be
contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291-3765. Documentation of a
disability must accompany any request for accommodations.
If you have a disability which affects your participation in this course, let me know as
soon as possible so that I can work with you to ensure successful participation.
Academic Honesty
Any student who submits work as part of the requirements for a course thereby asserts
that the student personally has done that work and that it has not been submitted for credit
in any other course without permission. Unless credit is explicitly given to sources, the
student is asserting that the words and/or the thoughts are the student's own original
work. Falling short of these standards is academic dishonesty. In submitting an exam, the
student is also affirming that he or she has complied with the conditions of the exam.
Academic dishonesty will result in at minimum a report made to the university and the
student receiving no credit for the assignment or exam.
Respect
Because the university classroom is designed for the free exchange of ideas, students are
encouraged to be honest in expressing their views. Other students are likewise
encouraged to share contrary views, but everyone should do so in a spirit of compassion
and consideration.
Rights
Under FERPA, you have rights to see your education records upon request. Please see the
WBU catalog for specific instructions.
This syllabus is a plan for the course and subject to change. As instructor, I reserve the
right to alter the course material to more effectively achieve the course objectives and to
alter the course requirements to more accurately assess student progress and performance.