This is a basic course in the grammar of Koine Greek, the common Greek used in the New Testament. Naturally, one’s expectations must be limited in a one-month course, but with diligence the student should by the end of the course be able to read less difficult New Testament texts, use a lexicon to decipher more difficult texts, and follow most discussions of grammar and vocabulary in technical New Testament scholarship.
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Dr. Plaxco is a great professor. He's great at using different mediums, implementing breaks, taking the "temperature" of the class as it happens, and is very responsive and helpful. He is one of the best professors I think I've had--undergrad and graduate level. Great pedagogy.
Dr. Plaxco is a creative teacher.
[What was most helpful in terms of your learning in this course?] Dr. Plaxco's ability to engage students to meet diverse learning needs, as well as his ability to read the temperature of the room and switch gears was truly the most helpful.
Dr. Plaxco is a natural teacher, who differentiates content to meet a diverse classroom's needs and learning styles. He demonstrates great care for the subject and showed flexibility with us.
Dr. Plaxco is a born teacher. His style is engaging and comfortable. His command of both the course and the classroom are excellent. . . . He used helpful mnemonics, repetition, and games to create a dynamic classroom environment. I only wish the course was longer.
[What was most helpful in terms of your learning in this course?] Lectures: Dr. Plaxco did an excellent job breaking down hard concepts, reviewing, daily humor, dealing with students' fears.
[What was most helpful in terms of your learning in this course?] Dr. Plaxco's patience and knowledge of how people learn Greek.