I. COURSE SYLLABUS
LATIN 1002
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE II
Spring 2009
II. INSTRUCTOR
Jo Ann Nalley, Adjunct Professor of Latin (part-time)
Office Hours: by appointment
Office: Foreign Language Department, Pilcher Building
Phone: 770.337.5732
E-mail: joann.nalley@cobbk12.org
joann.nalley@gmail.com
III. GOALS
A. Review of beginning Latin grammar;
B. In-depth analysis of nouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, pronouns, conjunctions,
adverbs, and verbs;
C. Grammatical topics as presented in reading lessons and class discussions;
D. Awareness of secondary sources regarding Roman history and grammar;
E. Introduction to Latin Prose;
F. Introduction to the Golden Age of Latin Literature;
G. Understanding of the three time periods of Roman History: monarchy, republic, and
empire;
H. Translation techniques for Latin prose;
I. On-Line activities and website appropriate for the study of Latin.
IV. OBJECTIVES
A. Analysis of grammatical topics including nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, verbs,
infinitives, the indicative mood and other grammatical topics as developed and discussed
in class;
B. Analysis of Latin prose composition;
C. Translation techniques for Latin prose reading;
D. Analysis of Roman historiography;
E. Comparison of Roman society to other world societies;
F. In-depth reading of primary and secondary sources regarding Roman history
G. Analysis of on-line Latin materials and courses
V. GRADING
60% Class Exams – lowest exam grade may be dropped except for Exam #4
20% Participation
20% Final Exam Project via electronic submission
VI. MAKE UP WORK
Late assignments are not accepted. Make up exams will not be given unless the chair of
the foreign language department directs the professor to give the exam based on
supporting documentation provided by the student.
VII. ATTENDANCE
Attendance is essential in all foreign language classes. Each student will be permitted to
miss TWO class sessions; thereafter, points may be deducted from the final average for
each class missed. Students with an emergency situation may present documentation to
the professor and/or department chair.
VIII. TEXTBOOK: B.L. Ullman, C. Henderson, & N. Henry. (2007) Latin For
Americans, First Book. ISBN: 13:978-0-07-874251-4
IX. READING LIST
A reading list of several sources will be provided to the students during class sessions.
X. DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Kennesaw State University provides program accessibility and accommodations for
persons defined as disabled under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. A number of services are available to help
disabled students with their academic work. In order to make arrangements for special
services, students must visit the Office of Disabled Student Support Services (ext. 6443)
and arrange an individual assistance plan. In some cases, certification of disability is
required.
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XI. ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT
Kennesaw State University expects that students will pursue their academic programs in
an ethical, professional manner. Any work that student's presents in fulfillment of
program or course requirements should represent their own efforts, achieved without
giving or receiving any unauthorized assistance. Any student who is found to have
violated these expectations will be subject to disciplinary action. (For foreign language
students: no translation programs, native speaker assistance or "Loeb translations"
permitted).
(Syllabus is subject to change)
XII. WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE - (syllabus is subject to change
Latin 1001 Fall 2008 Kennesaw State University Course Syllabus
Instructor: Jo Ann Nalley, Adjunct Professor
This syllabus is subject to change.
Office Hours: by appointment Foreign Language Dept. - Pilcher Bldg. Phone: 770-337-5732
E-mail: joann.nalley@cobbk12.org and joann.nalley@gmail.com
GOALS: (1) the study of the grammatical structure of the Latin language, (2) the study of Roman life,
history, and culture, (3) vocabulary development, and (4) translation techniques for the reading of Latin
passages.
GRAMMAR Topics of Study:
Nouns - five cases, first and second declensions
Verbs - three conjugations, three active tenses (present, future, perfect), present infinitives, imperatives, the
verb “to be” (present, future, perfect)
Adjectives - first and second declensions, noun and adjective agreement, substantives
Pronouns - 1st, 2nd and 3rd personal
Adverbs - formation
Numbers - Roman numerals, cardinal and ordinal numbers
HISTORY AND CULTURE Topics of Study:
The Roman Monarchy, Republic and Empire
Roman influence on western civilization
The influence of Latin on the Romance languages and English
Roman religion, family life, art and literature
Roman historical figures
GRADING: There will be three major class tests and a cumulative final exam. No make-up tests will be
given. The format for all evaluations will be discussed in class. Additional grades will be taken on quizzes,
class translations, reading and pronunciation assignments, projects and short papers. Class preparation and
participation will be an important factor in the final grade.
MAKE UP WORK: No late assignments will be accepted.
ATTENDANCE: Students are expected to attend each scheduled class session as attendance is essential
for foreign language learning. Emergency absences should be reported to the instructor by phone or e-mail.
Poor attendance will affect a student’s grade. Students with emergency situations may appeal to the
instructor or to the chair of the Department of Foreign Languages.
PARTICIPATION: Students are expected to be prepared and to participate actively in each class session.
Students should come to class with all translations and grammar exercises prepared in advance and with
historical and cultural assignments completed.
TEXTBOOK: REQUIRED: Latin for the New Milenium ISBN 978-0-86516-560-1 and Latin for the New
Milenium Workbook
SUGGESTED: A Latin-English dictionary and a laminated chart outline of Latin Grammar and Vocabulary
Diversity Statement: Kennesaw State University provides program accessibility and accommodations for
persons defined as disabled under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990. A number of services are available to help disabled students with their academic
work. In order to make arrangements for special services, students must visit the Office of Disabled Student
Support Services (ext. 6443) and arrange an individual assistance plan. In some cases, certification of
disability is required.
Academic Integrity Statement: Every KSU student is responsible for upholding the provisions of the
Student Code of Conduct, as published in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs. Section II of the
student Code of Conduct addresses the University’s policy on academic honesty, including provisions
regarding plagiarism and cheating, unauthorized access to University materials, misrepresentation or
falsification of University records or academic work, malicious removal, retention, or destruction of library
materials, malicious/intentional misuse of computer facilities and/or services, and misuse of student
identification cards. Incident of alleged academic misconduct will be handled through the established
procedures of the University Judiciary Program, which includes either an “informal” resolution by a faculty
member, resulting in a grade adjustment, or a formal hearing procedure, which may subject a student to the
Code of Conduct’s minimum one semester suspension requirement.
Final Exam Dates and Times: TBA
Last Day to Drop Course w/o Penalty: TBA