Latin 306: Urbs et Rus Spring 2016 M/W 8:00-9:15 CRT 109 Instructor: Dr. D. Wesolowski Office: Curtin 809 Email: dwesolow@uwm.edu Office hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 and by appointment. Objectives: In this course we will be reading selections of Latin prose and poetry that focus on the city (urbs) and the countryside (rus). In addition to basic grammar and syntax work, we will be learning about grammatical, rhetorical, and metrical devices found the (mostly) unabridged Latin texts. The goal of this course is to familiarize students with some of the common Latin authors of the later Roman Republic and Early Empire. Required books: 1. Essential Latin Grammar: Bennett’s Grammar Revised. 2007. (ISBN 978-1585102440) 2. Cassell’s Standard Latin Dictionary. 1977. (ISBN 978-0025225800) 3. Course handouts – either handed out in class, or made available on D2L. Course grade components: Homework: 20% of course grade Each night there will be translation homework assigned. To prepare for class, you should read the Latin to yourself and figure out which words you do not know. Those words should be kept in a running vocabulary list in a notebook. There will be more vocabulary and grammar help provided and keyed to the Essential Latin Grammar text to help you along. It is very important not to write in your text; keep it clean so you can force yourself to read the Latin again while studying for quizzes and exams. Keep looking over your vocabulary lists to learn the new words and review ones you’ve forgotten. You should read the text over (legitimately read, not just look at the words) at least three times before coming to class. This means you will need to prepare better than you perhaps did for Latin 205 (or 104 or 103). In addition to nightly translation homework there will be D2L grammar review work and assignments linked to English readings. Unless otherwise announced, homework is due the following course meeting. Late assignments are not accepted. Quizzes: 20% There will be short bi-weekly quizzes on the material covered to continually review the translation work in class. There are no make-up quizzes. Participation: 15% Preparation and participation is expected at every class meeting. If there is lecture material given, you are expected to take notes and also know that material for quizzes, homework assignments, and exams. You are allowed two free absences, after which your participation score will be lowered incrementally. Not being prepared will also negatively affect your grade. 50% of your participation grade will be based on your performance as a reading leader for one day. Beginning the third week of class, there will be a “reading leader” for the Wednesday meeting of class. Each student will be a leader once during the semester. On your leader day, you will give a brief overview of the material that is covered in your section, and then you will lead the class through the translation. As the reading leader, you will be responsible for knowing all of the grammar, vocabulary, and the translation of that day’s assignment especially well. Reading leader assignments will begin in week 3, and will be continue until all students have participated. They will be assigned the first day of class. Exams: 45% of course grade. Midterm 20%, Final Exam 25% Because we are reading from a number of authors, the exams will not be cumulative for the translations. This semester there will also be the possibility of essay and short answer questions in addition to translation and grammar questions. Content questions may be more cumulative. Exams cannot be made up. Exceptions will be made in cases of extreme emergency, which must be properly documented. If an emergency does arise, you must contact me within 24 hours of the exam date. No exceptions will be made after 24 hours. Your travel plans should be made with the exam dates in mind. Other information: Academic Misconduct: Everything that you do in this class for a grade should be your work alone. This includes all work on translations*, examinations, quizzes, and graded written homework. Any work that appears not to be your own will receive a zero. Two violations will result in a failing grade for the course in accordance with “Group B” Sanctions. (See the website below for details.) It is your responsibility to inform yourself of the University guidelines for Academic Misconduct. For University policy on Academic Misconduct, including procedures that I must follow should a student violate the rules, see the following web page: http://uwm.edu/academicaffairs/facultystaff/policies/academic-misconduct/ Additional Policies: For policies regarding participation by students with disabilities, accommodation for religious observances, academic misconduct, complaint procedures, grade appeal procedures, sexual harassment, and incompletes, please see the Classics bulletin board outside the offices of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature, eighth floor, Curtin Hall. If you are registered with ARC for special accommodations, please see the instructor as soon as possible. As per the university regulations, for a 3 credit course you should anticipate 144 hours of work for the semester. For this course, this should translate roughly to: 2-75 minute class meetings a week plus the final (39.5hours a semester) 6 hours a week of reading preparation/homework (90 hours) - 3 hours/meeting 1 extra hour to prepare for being a reading leader. (1 hour) 13.5 hours to study and review for quizzes and exams. For all Classics Majors and Minors: All students enrolled as majors or minors in a Classics concentration (Latin, Greek, and Classical Civilization), as well as those who would like to enroll as majors or minors, should contact the Program Coordinator, Dr. Kevin Muse as soon as possible. Certificate Program in Ancient Mediterranean Studies (CAMS) UWM offers a number of interdisciplinary certificates that students can earn in addition to the usual majors and minors. The Certificate Program in Ancient Mediterranean Studies (CAMS) is designed to encourage students to pursue a serious interest in the ancient Mediterranean world in a structured way. A variety of disciplines are concerned with reconstructing various aspects of ancient civilizations, including linguistics, history, archaeology, art history, anthropology, philosophy, and literary studies. Latin 306 counts toward fulfilling requirements of the CAMS certificate. For more information on the CAMS program, including course requirements, faculty, and upcoming events, check our website: http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/CAMS/index.html Course Schedule: Subject to change. Week Date Topic and Reading Week 1 Monday 1/25 Introduction, Explanation of course goals Wednesday 1/27 Reading: Livy/Tacitus Week 2 Monday 2/1 Reading: Tacitus Wednesday 2/3 Reading Week 3 Monday 2/8 Reading Wednesday 2/10 Reading; Leader: Week 4 Monday 2/15 Reading Wednesday 2/17 Quiz 1; Leader: Week 5 Monday 2/22 Reading Wednesday 2/24 Reading; Leader: Week 6 Monday 3/1 Reading Wednesday 3/3 Quiz 2; Leader: Week 7 Monday 3/8 Reading Wednesday 3/10 Midterm Exam Week 8 Monday 3/15 Wednesday 3/17 Week 9 Monday 3/22 Reading Wednesday 3/24 Reading; Leader: Week 10 Monday 3/29 Reading Wednesday 3/31 Reading; Leader: Week 11 Monday 4/5 Reading Wednesday 4/7 Quiz 3; Leader: Week 12 Monday 4/12 Reading Wednesday 4/14 Reading; Leader: Week 13 Monday 4/19 Reading Wednesday 4/21 Quiz 4; Leader Week 14 Monday 4/26 Reading Wednesday 4/28 Reading Week 15 Monday 5/3 Reading Wednesday 5/5 Reading; Quiz 5 Week 16 Monday Wednesday 5/10 5/12 Reading Spring Break Reading Final Exam Wednesday May 18, 2016, 7:30-9:30 am