Course Description
Designed to develop proficiency in reading of Latin and introduce students to Latin prose and poetry. Prerequisite: Successful completion of LAT 102 (or LAT 140); or appropriate score on the Latin placement exam; or permission of instructor.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- To learn the complete morphology of Latin verbs, including the subjunctive mood, and sentence constructions involving these verb forms.
- To read, translate, and interpret passages of Latin prose and poetry with the help of notes and a dictionary,
- To explain the meaning and morphology of the required vocabulary,
- To analyze the grammar of simple and complex sentences.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Homework Completion – Each class meeting | 10% |
| In-Class Participation- Each class meeting | 10% |
| Quizzes – Between 12 and 16 Total | 25% |
| Midterm Exams – 2 Total | 30% |
| Final Exam – 1 Total | 25% |
Grading Scale:
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93-100 | A |
| 90-92 | A- |
| 87-89 | B+ |
| 83-86 | B |
| 80-82 | B- |
| 77-79 | C+ |
| 73-76 | C |
| 70-72 | C- |
| 67-69 | D+ |
| 63-66 | D |
| 60-62 | D- |
| 59 or below | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Evaluated through Homework and In-Class Participation, mentioned above
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Shelmerdine, S. 2013. Introduction to Latin, Second Edition.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.