Latin 1104
Beginning Latin 3
Spring 2016
Section 21F0
Tues period 7, Thurs 6-7
Room: MAT 0119
Final Exam 28D
Instructor: Joanie Murta
Dept. Phone: 352-392-2075
Email: jmurta@ufl.edu
Office Hours: Rolfs 207 – Tues Period 6, Mon/Fri Period 9, or by appointment
Textbooks:
-Wheelock, Frederick M. and R.A. LaFleur. Wheelock’s Latin. 7th Ed. Harper Collins: New York 2011.
(required)
-Groton, Anne H. and James M. May. 38 Latin Stories. Wauconda, Il: Bolchazy-Carducci 2004.
(recommended)
-A Good Latin Dictionary, such as Cassell’s or The Bantam New College (recommended)
Course Objectives
This course will continue to build the foundation of Latin grammar, vocabulary and syntax established by
Beginning Latin 1 and 2. Upon completion of this course students will have a developed knowledge of
Latin morphology and will be able to translate Latin sentences into smooth idiomatic English. They will
be prepared to move beyond the textbook and to begin reading original Latin prose and poetry (a very
exciting thing indeed!).
Activities
Students will be expected to read Latin aloud and to translate in class for each assignment. There will be
translation homework to turn in throughout the course, as well as individual and group sight reading
assignments completed in class. Students can expect regular pop quizzes throughout the semester, as well
as planned quizzes and exams (more on this below).
Course Policies
Attendance – coming to each class session prepared to read Latin is imperative to success in this course.
Each student is allowed 2 “free” unexcused absences for their individual needs. Use them wisely. After 2
absences, undocumented absences will count against your participation grade. Keep in mind that our
Thursday meetings are 2 class periods.
Electronics – Cell phones, laptops, tablets, etc. are not allowed in class. Please remember to turn your
phones off or to silent mode (not vibrate), as use of devices during class time will result in an unexcused
absence and a pop quiz.
Late and Make-up Work – Homework, quizzes, and tests will only be accepted or administered late
with proper and timely documentation for the associated absence or issue. Any foreseen absences due to
Religious observances, Official UF activities, etc. must be discussed with the instructor prior to the
conflict and as soon as possible in order to arrange any necessary accommodations.
Academic Integrity – Plagiarism in any form, cheating, unauthorized collaboration, etc. will not be
tolerated in any way. This policy in accordance with the University of Florida Honor Code as detailed on
the UF website: https://www.dso.ufl.edu/sccr/process/student-conduct-honor-code/
Evaluations – Students have the opportunity and responsibility to provide their own evaluation of their
courses. Course evaluations become accessible toward the end of the semester at:
https://evaluations.ufl.edu/evals/Default.aspx. Students will be informed when the evaluations become
available to them.
Classroom Accommodation – The University of Florida offers accommodation to students with
documented disabilities. The student must first contact the Disabilities Resource Center in the Dean of
Students Office. Information and an extensive guide can be found here:
http://webfiles.ehs.ufl.edu/ServicesandAccess.pdf
Counseling Resources – As a UF student you are part of a community with extensive resources for your
wellbeing. If you have a concern or issue for yourself or someone else, there are resources on campus to
help you resolve any issue. These include (among many others):
-The Counseling and Wellness Center, 3190 Radio Road, Gainesville, FL 32611-2662. Phone:
(352) 392-1575. This number is available 24/7 for immediate help.
-The Crisis and Emergency Resource Center, 4th Floor of Peabody Hall, (352)3921576.
-LGBT Affairs, Peabody Hall, http://lgbt.multicultural.ufl.edu/
-UFPD Victim Services, http://www.police.ufl.edu/victim-services/services-on-campus/
This website also contains links to several other on-campus resources.
Grading Rubric and Scale
According to university policy, the grade scale for this course is as follows. N.B. A grade of “C” or
better is necessary for this course to count toward a major, minor, gen. ed., or basic distribution
credit. More information can be found here:
https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/grades.aspx
Grading Rubric
10% Homework
10% Attendance and Participation
30% Planned and Pop Quizzes
15% Exam 1
15% Exam 2
20% Final Exam
Percent
Grade
93.4-100
90.0-93.3
86.7-89.9
83.4-86.6
80.0-83.3
76.7-79.9
73.4-76.6
70.0-73.3
66.7-69.9
63.4-66.6
60.0-63.3
0-59.9
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DE
Grade
Points
4.00
3.67
3.33
3.00
2.67
2.33
2.00
1.67
1.33
1.00
0.67
0.00
Class Schedule (subject to change if necessary)
Week 1
Jan 5 Introduction
Jan 7 Latin 1 and 2 Review
Week 2
Jan 12 Chapter 28
Jan 14 Chapter 29, Sight Reading, Latin 1 and 2 Review Sheet Due
Week 3
Jan 19 Latin Reading Assignment
Jan 21 Chapter 30, sight reading
Week 4
Jan 26 Chapter 31
Jan 28 Quiz 1, Latin Reading Assignment, Sight Reading
Week 5
Feb 2 Chapter 32
Feb 4 Chapter 33, Sight Reading
Week 6
Feb 9 Class Discussion of Reading assignment TBD, Chapter 34
Feb 11 Latin Reading Assignment, Review
Week 7
Feb 16 Exam 1 (Chapters 28-34),
Feb 18 Chapter 35, Sight Reading
Week 8
Feb 23 Class Discussion of Reading assignment TBD, Chapter 36
Feb 25 Sight Reading
Week 9
SPRING BREAK
Week 10
Mar 8 Class Discussion of Reading assignment TBD, Chapter 37
Mar 10 Chapter 38, Sight Reading
Week 11
Mar 15 Latin Reading Assignment, Class Discussion of Reading Assignment TBD
Mar 17 Quiz 2, Chapter 39, Sight Reading
Week 12
Mar 22 Chapter 40
Mar 24 Latin Reading Assignment, Sight Reading, Exam 2 Review Due
Week 13
Mar 29 Review
Mar 31 Exam 2 (Chapters 35-40), Introduction of Latin Text TBD
Week 14
Apr 5 Latin Reading TBD
Apr 7 Latin Reading TBD
Week 15
Apr 12 Latin Reading TBD
Apr 14 Quiz 3. Latin Reading TBD
Week16
Apr 19 Latin Reading TBD
Apr 21 Latin Reading TBD, Review
FINAL EXAM: 3:00-5:00 Thursday, April 28 in MAT 0119 (our regular room)