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| EXAMS |
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Over
the course of the semester you will develop your ability to read
continuous Greek prose clearly and cogently, and to understand three
oratorical works in the context of the development of the genre
of rhetoric. The course requirements are designed to help you sharpen
these skills. All students will take one midterm and one final exam;
the midterm will focus on the passages read and the discussions
we have had, and the final exam will be comprehensive. The students
new to Greek author courses will take a few quizzes that focus your
attention on grammar, syntax and vocabulary review.
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| SEMESTER
PROJECTS: COMMENTARIES AND PAPERS |
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of you new to Greek author courses will work on a commentary
on a passage from one of the works we will read; you will also make
a brief presentation on your passage in mid-November, and then present
the results of your work at the end of the semester. Those of you
with author-course experience will write a 3000-word research
paper on a topic of your own design; in addition, you will each
lead one class discussion on scholarship
or "presentation" involving the entire class. |
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| CLASS
PARTICIPATION: 20% |
| Class
participation includes preparation of readings and assignments, and
participation in readings, translations and discussions in the classroom.
Obviously, if you do not attend class you can not participate. You
may take 2 absences from the classroom during the semester without
penalty. After two absences, each absence will result in a lowering
of the class participation component of 20% by one full grade. Come
to class. |
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| All
quizzes and exams will have set deadlines. These deadlines will be
announced in advance and are non-negotiable; any that you miss will
earn a grade of "F." |
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| For
students new to author courses |
| Participation |
20%
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| Quizzes |
10% |
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| Midterm
exam |
25% |
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| Final
exam |
25% |
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| Commentary |
20% |
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| For
students who have taken author courses |
| Participation |
20% |
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| Midterm
exam |
25% |
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| Final
exam |
25% |
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| Research
paper |
30% |
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| ACADEMIC
INTEGRITY AND HONESTY |
As
you hone your skills as a reader of Greek prose you will
develop your own perspectives, methodologies and solutions
to some of the vexing questions that the study of rhetoric
raises. It is absolutely essential that you take credit
for your own work, and give credit to others when you
draw upon their ideas and words.
Plagiarism and cheating of all sorts will not be tolerated
in this course and are grounds for an "F". Be
sure to read carefully the Ethics
of Scholarship webpage and the section on "Academic
Integrity" in the Academic Information Guide.
All members of the College community are bound by Skidmore's
Honor Code, included here:
"I hereby accept membership in the Skidmore College Community
and, with full realization of the responsibilities inherent
in membership, do agree to adhere to honesty and integrity
in all relationships, to be considerate of the rights
of others, and to abide by the college regulations." |
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