GOALS AND EXPECTATIONS

        My goals for you as students in this course are to introduce you to the essential morphology and simple syntax of ancient Greek, with a focus on the Attic dialect of the Classical period; to build your familiarity with reading simple prose; to explore on a basic level the cultural and historical context of the ancient Greek language; and to build your appreciation for the importance of studying ancient language .

        I expect you to attend class promptly and actively, to complete the daily assignments conscientiously, to contribute to in-class activities thoughtfully, and to treat your classmates and teacher respectfully.  Failure to meet these expectations will directly influence your participation and effort grade and generally impact your performance on graded assignments (see below).

        If you foresee any absence or lateness for valid reasons (religious holiday, family emergency, illness or injury, school-sponsored event), let me know well beforehand.  In the event of absence or lateness, you are responsible for contacting other students who attended class to find out what you missed.

        I uphold the policies and regulations of Macalester College pertaining to the observance of religious holidays, assistance to the handicapped, plagiarism, sexual harassment, and racial or ethnic discrimination.  I expect you to know and uphold these policies and regulations as well.  They are discussed in the section of the Student Handbook entitled “Community Standards.”