ELEMENTARY LATIN, II (LAT 102A)
Professor: Ms. Beth Watts
CREDIT:
3 SEMESTER HOURS
PREREQUISITE: LAT 101 or high school equivalent
Meets T/R 4:30-5:45 in Jennings 208
Textbooks: Frederick M. Wheelock and R.A. LaFleur, Wheelock’s Latin, 6th edition
Anne Groton and James May, Latin Stories (1986).
Workbook for Wheelock’s Latin (2005), 3rd edition
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Advanced study of the Latin language, with emphasis on pronunciation,
basic grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, along with attention to the influence of Latin on English
I.
RATIONALE: The study of a foreign language enables us to experience directly another
culture and literature. The Latin language and Roman civilization have had an enormous
influence on the shaping of our own language and civilization. The study of Latin enables us,
therefore, not only to appreciate what has been written in Latin and achieved by the Romans
but to understand and better appreciate the nature of our own language and civilization. The
influence of Latin is living and lasting.
II.
STUDENT OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES: Students will
A. See the relationship of Latin to other Indo-European languages and, in particular, its
relationship to English.
B. Gradually and systematically come to understand the inflectional system and grammatical
structure of Latin.
C. Be able to read connected passages of simple Latin, including short passages from Latin
authors.
D. Realize that through their knowledge of Latin they can broaden and deepen their mastery
of English.
E. Gain an appreciation of Roman civilization as an integral part of their cultural heritage as
Americans.
III.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Dishonesty, such as cheating or plagiarism, will be regarded as
a serious offense subject to sever penalty, including, but not limited to, loss of credit and
possible dismissal. See Mississippi College handbook for specific information regarding
penalties associated with dishonest behavior at Mississippi College [Policy 2.19: Academic
Honesty].
IV.
COURSE CONTENT:
A. Typical second semester language study includes continued instruction in pronunciation,
vocabulary acquisition, advanced grammatical structures, syntax, and cultural
information.
B. Reading selections of appropriate topics at suitable levels of difficulty are included to
develop skills in reading comprehension.
V.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Considerable time will be spent analyzing the inflectional patterns of the Latin
language; written exercises both in class and assigned as homework will reinforce
these patterns and aid in memorization. Students will have regular practice
reading Latin for comprehension, and composing Latin sentences. Oral drill and
recitation will establish proper pronunciation. Discussions arising from assigned
reading will focus chiefly upon classical literature, mythology, and the history of
the Graeco-Roman period.
VI.
EVALUATION: EVALUATIONS ARE BASED ON
A. Satisfactory completion of class assignments and adherence to class policy
a. Oral participation is an integral part of every class. The student is expected
to participate fully in all activities.
b. Written work will consist of class quizzes as well as written homework.
Homework will be checked for completion and students are expected to
ask questions about the assignment.
B. Announced periodic tests: There will be five announced tests during the
semester. There will be no makeups in case of absence. At the end of the
semester one test grade will be dropped, provided that the student has not missed
any regularly scheduled periodic test (except in case of excused absence), one test
grade will be dropped.
C. Final examination – A comprehensive final examination will be given on the
assigned day. It will cover all material covered during the semester.
D. Quizzes – there will be 8 quizzes assigned throughout the semester.
E. Grades:
Quizzes: 20%
Exams: 40%
Final: 25%
HW/Class Participation 15%
F. Grading Scale:
A 100-91
B 90-81
C 80-71
D 70-61
F 60 and below
VII. ATTENDANCE POLICY
A. The Student accepts the responsibility of attending all classes and completing all work
required for the course.
B. Since the final evaluation is based in part on class participation, absences will affect
grades adversely. More than three (3) absences is considered excessive. One (1) point
will be deducted from the participation grade for each absence in excess of three (3). ½
point will be deducted from the participation grade for each tardy or for leaving before
class is dismissed.
C. Absences in excess of eight (8) will result in no course credit. If a student misses more
than the number of class periods specified in university policy and believes that there are
reasonable explanations for the absences, he/she may appeal the absences to the dean of
the school in which the course is being taught. Students may obtain a Student Absence
Appeal Form from the office of the appropriate dean.
VIII.
MAKE UP POLICY
A. There will be no makeups for scheduled tests, quizzes or homework.
B. One (1) quiz grade and two (2) homework grades will be dropped at the end of the
semester.
C. At the end of the semester, provided that a student has not missed any regularly
scheduled periodic test, one test grade will be dropped.
IX.
CLASSROOM POLICY: THE STUDENT IS EXPECTED TO
A. Be on time and prepared for each class.
B. Bring his/her textbook, workbook, and reader to class every day.
C. Silence cell phones and refrain from texting or using phone in any way during
class.
X.
SUPPORT SERVICES:
A. Instructor is available for individual conferences and help sessions.
B. Disabilities: Students should immediately inform the instructor of any disabilities
that might require special arrangements to maximize their learning and
participation in the class. See University Policy 4.18.
To contact me:
mewatts@mc.edu
bwatts@mrapats.org (during school day)
www.mc.edu/faculty/mewatts
Elementary Latin, II (Latin 102)
***I will check assigned workbook exercises for completion. This will be part of
your HW/Class participation grade. If you are absent, you may email the work to
me.
DATE
IN CLASS
TO PREPARE FOR NEXT CLASS
Jan. 11
Go over syllabus
Review of declensions (1-3)
Go over vocabulary pp. 106-107 and practice
with forms.
Learn 3rd declension adjectives
QUIZ #1
Review verb conjugations 1-2
Go over chapter 17 vocabulary and relative
pronoun
Practice with sentences
Reading “Achilles” p. 28 in reader
WKBK: p. 122-123, #9, 10, 11. P. 124, A;
p. 127 A (1-4)
Study chapter 16 vocabulary.
Study for quiz #1 – ch 1-3, 16 vocabulary
and declensions (1-3)
Study for quiz #2 – ch. 4-6, 17
vocabulary and verb conjugations 1-2
Workbook [pp. 129-130, #1-#6; pp. 134135, A. 1-4]
Jan. 18
QUIZ #2
Review 3, 3io, and 4th conj. Verbs – all
tenses; and irregular verbs
Learn passive voice, present system, all
conjugations (pp. 116-117 AND pp. 135136)
Study for quiz #3 – ch. 7-9, 18 vocabulary
and verb conjugations 3, 3io, 4
Workbook [pp. 137-138, #7-10; p. 140, A
(1-10); pp. 162-163, #2-5]
Jan. 20
QUIZ #3
Learn passive voice, perfect system, all
conjugations
Learn ablative of agent
Study for quiz #4 – ch. 10-12 vocabulary
and present passive system of all
conjugations;
Workbook [pp. 144-145, #1-6]
Jan. 25
Quiz #4
Review
Readings pp. 30 and 32
TEST #1 – chapters 16-19a, 21
Study for Test #1 – 3rd declension
adjectives, relative pronouns, passive
voice
Read “on death and metamorphosis” p.
121 in textbook ; study chapte r 19
vocabulary [NO QUIZ!!]
Feb. 1
Go over chapter 19 vocabulary
Learn interrogative pronouns and adjectives
Feb. 3
Quiz #5
Go over readings
Workbook p. 148 A (1-5);
Read “Catullus bids a bitter farewell” p.
128; prepare reading p. 34 in reader
Study for quiz #5 – chapters 13-15, 19
vocabulary
Workbook pp. 154-155, #6-7;
Read Cicero passage p. 133 in textbook;
Jan. 13
Jan. 27
Learn 4th declension
study chapter 20 and 21 vocabulary
Chapter 22 – 5th declension and uses of
ablative case
Quiz #6
Translations from text
Study for quiz #6 – 4th and 5th declension
Workbook pp. 169-170, #1-5
Prepare readings pp. 36 and 38 in reader
Feb. 15
Go over readings
Review for test
Feb. 17
TEST #2 – chapters 19-22
Study for test on 4th and 5th declension,
interrogative pronouns and adjectives;
uses of ablative case
Study chapter 23 vocabulary.
Conjugate verto in all tenses, active and
passive – you will turn this in Tuesday!
Read p. 40 in reader.
Feb. 22
Chapter 23 – participles
Feb. 24
Chapter 24: Ablative absolute; passive
periphrastic; dative of agent
Read “Laocoon” p. 152 in text
March 1
Quiz #7
Chapter 25 – forms of infinitive and indirect
statement
Review for test
Reading p. 44 in reader
Read “Laocoon” p. 168
Exercises in textbook, pp. 379-380, #6 (120); #14-20
Workbook p. 197-8, #5, 17, and 19.
Study for test #3
March 8
TEST #3 – chapters 23-25
Study chapter 26 vocabulary
Write out translation of p. 46 and e-mail
to me by March 21 at 7PM.
mewatts@mc.edu
March 10
Catch up day (if needed)
Feb. 8
Feb. 10
March 3
Workbook: pp.177-180, (1-22); p. 185 A,
(1-4)
Study for quiz #7 – chapter 23 vocabulary
and forms of participles.
Workbook pp. 188-189, #6 and #13; p.
194, #1-4.
SPRING BREAK
March 22
March 24
Chapter 26 – comparison of adjectives,
declension of comparatives, and abl. Of
comparison
Chapter 27 – special and irregular
comparisons
Workbook p. 207, #13,14, 15; p. 210 C
Textbook, p. 381, (8-14)
Workbook
March 28
Review for test
Reading p. 50 in reader
Test #4 – chapters 26-27
Study for Test #4
April 5
Chapter 28 – subjunctive mood – all tenses;
jussive and purpose clauses
April 7
Quiz #8
Chapter 29 – imperfect, pluperfect, and
perfect subjunctive; forms of sum; result
clauses
Study for Quiz #8 – tenses of subjunctive
and chapter 28 vocabulary
Workbook pp. 224-225, #7-8; pp. 232233, #2, 3, 7
Workbook – sentence practice
April 12
Chapter 30- indirect questions; sequence of
tenses
Test #5 – chapters 28-30
Study for test #5
April 19
April 21
Chapter 31
“Happy Birthday, Rome”
Chapter 32
Workbook chapter 31
Workbook chapter 32
Work study guide
April 26
Exam will cover chapters 16-32 with
focus on translation.
April 28
Last Class meeting – Go over study guide;
review for exam.
STUDY DAY – class will not meet; we may
schedule a study session, if students request
it.
May 3
EXAM: 2-4 pm
March 30
April 14
Study chapter 28 vocabulary
Study chapter 331 vocab.
Prepare reading p. 56 in reader
**Optional Self-tutorial exercises with an answer key are located in the back of your text. I will not
specifically assign these or go over them in class. They are extra practice that you may find helpful.
Please feel free to ask questions about any problems you may encounter if you want to work them.