LATN 102-01, 552-01
Spring 2012
MW 9:00-9:50, College Hall 552
TTh 9:25-10:15, College Hall 449
Instructor: Dr. Sarah A. Miller
Email: millers2578@duq.edu
Office: College Hall 409
Office Hours: MW 10-12
Salvete!
Basic Latin 102 and Latin for Reading 552
McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts
Duquesne University
Course Objectives:
1. to continue introducing students to the grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and pronunciation of the Latin
language
2. to equip students with the tools to read and translate unadulterated Latin texts
3. to facilitate an appreciation of Roman literature
4. to cultivate a better understanding of English grammar and an enhanced English vocabulary through
the study of Latin vocabulary, root words, prefixes and suffixes
Textbooks:
Wheelock’s Latin, 6th edition, by Frederic M. Wheelock and Richard A. Lafleur
Workbook for Wheelock’s Latin, 6th edition by Paul T. Comeau and Richard A. Lafleur
38 Latin Stories Designed to Accompany Frederic M. Wheelock’s Latin, by Anne H. Groton and James M. May (GM)
Course Requirements and Suggestions:
Among Latin’s many endearing qualities, ease is not one of them. This course, therefore, requires initiative,
dedication, and a significant time commitment. Attendance in an introductory language course such as this is
absolutely imperative. ***Before each class, you should have completed all assigned readings and exercises,
memorized pertinent vocabulary and paradigms, and prepared to participate fully in class.***
Familiarize yourself with the appendices in your Wheelock text book, especially the self-tutorial exercises,
key to exercises, summary of forms, and vocabularies. The more you review, practice, and drill yourself, the
greater mastery of Latin you will achieve. You are strongly encouraged to work through the Wheelock
workbook on your own.
You should allot 2-3 hours of preparation for each class meeting (8-12 hours per week). Frequent quizzes
will encourage you to stay caught up. I suggest that you develop a system early in the semester suited to your
particular study preferences. Many students find it helpful to copy out new paradigms and vocabulary, and
rewrite them until they are retained. Other students make flashcards to facilitate memorization and prepare
for tests. Flashcards are easy to make, but you may also purchase them at www.wheelockslatin.com. This site
is also chock-full of free guides, exercises, drills, and pronunciation aids.
Email Policy:
I am happy to correspond with you via email. When you email me, please make the purpose of your
communication clear in the subject line, and identify yourself and the course in which you are enrolled in the
body of your letter. I read all emails sent to me, but may not respond immediately or at all if no response is
required. I do not accept assignments over email unless I have agreed to do so in advance. If you are absent
from class, please do not email me asking for what you missed. Instead, make arrangements to photocopy
the notes of one of your classmates, and come to my office hours to discuss the material we covered in class.
There are many subjects better discussed in person rather than over email. I am happy to set up a personal
meeting should these subjects arise.
Evaluation:
20 % Quizzes
There will be several quizzes on paradigms, grammar, and vocabulary.
15 % Homework and Participation
Homework will be assigned on a daily basis, but some homework assignments will be collected and graded. Late
homework will not be accepted. Your participation grade is based on your attendance and preparedness for class each
day.
15 % Test 1
15 % Test 2
15 % Test 3
20 % Final Exam
The tests and final exam will be cumulative. Latin 102/ 552 covers the second half of Wheelock’s Latin.
Departmental Policies:
• Cell Phones: Cell phones and all electronic devices should be turned off and out of sight before the
start of class or an exam. Instant messaging and texting during exams by a student will result in the
student receiving a grade of "F" for the course.
• Academic Integrity: Each student's grade should reflect only that student's achievement. Thus
cheating, plagiarism, assisting or allowing someone else to violate academic honesty are each grounds
for receiving a grade of "F" for the course. The Department of Classics adheres to the University
policy for Academic Integrity found in the current Student Handbook. For a complete copy of the
Student Handbook, go to www.duq.edu/frontpages/main/handbook.html.
• Office Hours: The professor is available for individual help during posted office hours or by
appointment.
• Attendance: Missed classes may number no more than twice the credits per semester (including
excused absences). Excessive absence may result in automatic failure.
• Make ups: A student may not take makeup quizzes or tests without previously submitting to the
instructor a written official, verifiable excuse.
• Final Grades: A(4.0), B(3.0), C(2.0), D(1.0) or F(0).
• Physical Limitations: Any student who feels that, due to physical disabilities, psychological
disabilities, or learning disabilities, special assistance may be required to complete the course
successfully MUST both a) be registered with the Duquesne University Office of Special Student
Services for the disability, and b) inform the instructor by the third hour of the class meeting.
Disabilities which are not substantiated by the Duquesne University Office of Special Student
Services or which are made known later than the third hour of class meeting may render ineffectual
the provision of assistance required to complete the course successfully.
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Projected Course Schedule (subject to change):
Introduction Th 01.05
Remembering Latin 101-551, Review declensions
Week 2
Quiz: Noun declensions
M 01.09
This quiz will cover first, second, third, fourth, and fifth declension nouns. I will ask you to
decline (i.e. give the nominative, genitive, dative, accusative, and ablative cases in the singular
and plural) one noun of your choice for each of the five declensions.
T 01.10
Quiz: Verb conjugations
This quiz will cover first, second, third, third –io, fourth, and fifth conjugation verbs in the
active and passive voices. I will ask you to conjugate fully one verb belonging to the
conjugation of my choosing.
Week 3
Week 4
W 01.11
Chapter 23
Read lesson; memorize vocabulary and paradigms.
Practice and Review sentences, 1-10
Th 01.12
Chapter 23
Review
S.A. 1-14
M 01.16
No class: MLK Jr. Day
T 01.17
Chapter 24
Read lesson; memorize vocabulary and paradigms.
Practice and Review sentences, 1-13
W 01.18
Chapter 24
Review
To turn in: S.A. 1-8
Read: “The Satirist’s Modus Operandi,” 160-161
Th 01.19
Chapter 25
Read lesson; memorize vocabulary and paradigms.
Practice and Review sentences, 1-12
M 01.23
Chapter 25
Review
To turn in: S.A. odd numbers
Read: “The Death of Laocoon…and Troy,” 168-169
T 01.24
Chapter 25
Review
Read: “The Character of Catiline’s Followers,” GM 46-47
W 01.25
Test 1
Th 01.26
Chapter 26
Read lesson; memorize vocabulary and paradigms.
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Practice and Review sentences, 1-13
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
M 01.30
Chapter 26
Review
S.A. even numbers
T 01.31
Chapter 27
Read lesson; memorize vocabulary and paradigms.
Practice and Review sentences, 1-12
W 02.01
Chapter 27
Review
S.A. odd numbers
Read: “Alley Cat,” 183
Th 02.02
Chapter 28
Read lesson; memorize vocabulary and paradigms.
Practice and Review sentences, 1-11
M 02.06
Chapter 28
Review
To turn in: S.A. odd numbers
T 02.07
Chapter 28
Review
Read: “Two Love Poems by Catullus,” GM 52-53
W 02.08
Quiz, Chapter 28
Th 02.09
Chapter 29
Read lesson; memorize vocabulary and paradigms.
Practice and Review sentences
M 02.13
Chapter 29
Review
S.A. even numbers
T 02.14
Chapter 29
Review
Read: “How Many Kisses Are Enough?” 199
W 02.15
Chapter 30
Read lesson; memorize vocabulary and paradigms.
Practice and Review sentences, 1-11
Th 02.16
Chapter 30
Review
To turn in: S.A. odd numbers
M 02.20
Chapter 30
Review subjunctive mood, all tenses
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Week 9
T 02.21
Test 2
W 02.22
Chapter 31
Read lesson; memorize vocabulary and paradigms.
Practice and Review sentences, 1-12
Th 02.23
Chapter 31
Review
S.A. even numbers
Read: “Give Me A Thousand Kisses,” 216
M 02.27
No class: Spring Break
T 02.28
W 02.29
Th 03.01
Week 10
Week 11
M 03.05
Chapter 32
Read lesson; memorize vocabulary and paradigms.
Practice and Review sentences, 1-10
T 03.06
Chapter 32
Review
To turn in: S.A. even numbers
W 03.07
Chapter 32
Review
S.A. odd numbers
Th 03.08
Chapter 33
Read lesson; memorize vocabulary and paradigms.
Practice and Review sentences, 1-8
M 03.12
Chapter 33
Review
S.A. even numbers
T 03.13
Chapter 33
Review
Read: “B.Y.O.B., etc., etc.” 231
W 03.14
Quiz, chapters 31-33
Th 03.15
Chapter 34
Read lesson; memorize vocabulary and paradigms.
Practice and Review sentences, 1-8
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Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
M 03.19
Chapter 34
Review
To turn in: S.A. odd numbers
Read: “Claudius’ Excremental Expiration,” 241
T 03.20
Chapter 34
Review
Read: “Sallust’s View of Human Nature,” GM 64-65.
W 03.21
Chapter 35
Read lesson; memorize vocabulary and paradigms.
Practice and Review sentences, 1-12
Th 03.22
Chapter 35
Review
S.A. even numbers
Read: “Maronilla has a Cough,” 251
M 03.26
Chapter 36
Read lesson; memorize vocabulary and paradigms.
Practice and Review sentences, 1-13
T 03.27
Chapter 36
Review
To turn in: S.A. even numbers
W 03.28
Chapter 37
Read lesson; memorize vocabulary and paradigms.
Practice and Review sentences, 1-8
Th 03.29
Chapter 37
Review
S.A. odd numbers
Read: “Trimalchio’s Epitaph,” 266
M 04.02
Review for Test 3
T 04.03
Test 3
W 04.04
Chapter 38
Read lesson; memorize vocabulary and paradigms.
Practice and Review sentences, 1-13
Th 04.05
No Class: Easter Break
M 04.09
No Class: Easter Break
T 04.10
Classes meet according to Monday schedule (9:00-9:50)
Chapter 38
Review
S.A., even numbers
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Week 16
Week 17
W 04.11
Chapter 38
Review
Read: “Oh, Give Me a Figgy Sprig,” 273
Read: “Cicero Speaks About the Nature of the Soul,” GM 72-73.
Th 04.12
Chapter 39
Read lesson; memorize vocabulary and paradigms.
Practice and Review sentences, 1-8
M 04.16
Chapter 39
Review
To turn in: S.A. odd numbers
T 04.17
Chapter 39
Review
Read: “Promises, Promises!” 281
W 04.18
Chapter 40
Read lesson; memorize vocabulary and paradigms.
Practice and Review sentences, 1-12
Th 04.19
Chapter 40
Review
S.A. even numbers
M 04.23
Course conclusion and review.
T 04.24
Course conclusion and review.
Final Exam: Monday, April 30th, 8:30 am – 10:30 am, Room 552 College Hall.
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