Fragmentary inscription of a Hellenistic epigram from Chios, probably originally inscribed in a gymnasium (SEG, XVI, 497). The lower text appears to mention the Athenian tyrannicides Harmodius and Aristogeiton. (CSAD Newsletter 4: 1997).
1. Your perfect attendance at class meetings is expected. Attendance is required and marked every single day. In order to stay on track and build a strong understanding, you must be present for every class. Your grade and overall success greatly depend on your attendance. Make-up quizzes and late homework assignments are not permitted. Only University Excused Absences are acceptable.
2. Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office will provide documentation to the student who must then provide this documentation to the Instructor when requesting accommodation.
3. The use of cellular devices during lecture and section is strictly prohibited. Refusal to comply may result in immediate dismissal or a pop quiz administered to the entire class.
4. Academic Honesty is expected at all times. We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity. On all work submitted for credit by students at the university, the following pledge is either required or implied: "On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment." The UF Honor Code is available online, and for further reference see the UF academic guide. Violations include cheating, plagiarism, bribery, and misrepresentation.
5. Students who face difficulties completing the course or who are in need of counseling or urgent help may call the on-campus counseling center: 352-392-1575, or the student mental health center: 352-392-1171.
6. In case of hurricanes or any other emergency on account of which university classes become cancelled, this course will resume normal activities (tests, assignments, readings, etc.) as planned on the next meeting day permitted by the University.
Course Texts:
Hansen, H. and G. Quinn. 2007. Greek: An Intensive Course. Fordham University Press.
Optional:
Liddell, H. G. and R. Scott. 1945. An Intermediate Greek-English Lexicon. OUP.
Smyth, H. W. 2010. Greek Grammar. HUP.
Important Dates:
September 5th: Labor Day
November 4th-5th: Homecoming
November 11th: Veteran's Day
November 24th-26th: Thanksgiving
Final Exam:
Thursday December 15th, 5:30-7:30PM
Grading Scale:
A: 90-100
B+: 87-89
B: 80-86
C+: 77-79
C: 70-77
D+: 67-69
D: 60-66
E: 0-59
Grading Breakdown:
10% Attendance and Participation
40% Daily Quizzes
30% Tests Thursday Sep. 22; Thursday Nov. 3, Thursday Dec. 1
20% Final Exam, Thursday Dec. 15 5:30PM-7:30PM