Latin III Course Description, Goals, and Expectations 2013-2014
Myths and Heroes Course Third Year Latin
Dr. John Roth
Office in the Performing Arts Center
CLASS PAGE: http://www.quia.com/pages/rothlatin3.html
This page contains a calendar of what we shall be doing each day. You should check it daily for
your assignments. You will also find a copy of the syllabus on the web page and important
information about this course.
TEXTS:
Fabulae Graecae
No Dictionaries.com (for Fabulae Graecae stories)
Login Username: BosqueLatin3
Password: Maximus
You will need to create your own account. Please do not alter the class site.
Love and Transformation: An Ovid Reader.
Ovid Workbook
NOTEBOOK: You will be “building” your notebook throughout the year. You will
need a 3 ring binder.
Expectations
Welcome to Latin Three! This is an upper level course. Expectations of you
will be high.
I expect you to make a positive effort.
I expect you to seek help quickly if you are confused or are starting to fall behind.
I expect you to do your own work and abide by the school’s Honor Code. I expect you to abide
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by the “pledge” and to truthfully sign the pledge on all quizzes and tests.
You can expect that I always want you to do well and be successful in this class!
Grading
Your grade is based on quizzes and tests.
Translations and vocabulary lists.
It is not necessary to write out translations of every homework passage. Be careful, however, as
you are used to doing this. A separate page for a vocabulary list will help you to re-read (during
class, for example). Frequently you will be allowed to use these lists during translation quizzes
and tests. You can only bring in a maximum of 50 words on your list. An acceptable
vocabulary list will follow the format used by Fabulae Graecae for its vocabulary in your book
and NoDictionaries.com. You can print your lists and use NoDictionaries.com to do this.
During class you should correct homework translations, take notes on grammatical topics, as
well as unfamiliar vocabulary. In class we will work together on reading and discussing the text.
When you read in class, put away your translation and use your own vocabulary list to help you.
Homework
Daily. There will either be a translation or study for a quiz. A carefully prepared translation is
the primary way for improving your Latin reading ability. The amount of time and effort that you
put into these assignments will directly impact your success in Latin. Again, this is an upper
level course. If you choose not to do the homework on a regular basis, do not expect to do very
well on the quizzes.
Quizzes
There will be regular announced quizzes. They comprise the majority of your grade. They are on
vocabulary, the paradigms (charts) of nouns, verbs, adjectives, grammar, and translation. A
good translation will be literal and reflect a solid understanding of and familiarity with the
grammar and vocabulary. I will drop the lowest quiz grade at the end of each semester.
Tests and Exams
Tests are just quizzes over cumulative material. Their purpose is to keep you familiar (i.e., get
you to review) with what you have read earlier in the course. There will be a semester exam in
December and a Final Exam in May.
What to do if you are absent
You will want to keep track of missed assignments. If you
miss class due to an appointment or a sporting event, you still need to prepare the assignment for
the next day. If you are ill, I will work with you so you can catch up. I do expect that you will
come to see me if you need support.
SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO STUDY LATIN
Before beginning the next homework translation passage, briefly review what we
read in the day’s class.
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Daily, review the last class’s vocabulary words for a few minutes . Be sure you have
them memorized by the quiz .
Weekly: Review the current vocabulary words and the week’s Latin passages. Be
sure you have learned the words and understand the Latin you have read.
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