Course Title: Course Code: Subject: Credits: Semester/Term: Course Description: Course Requirements: Beginning Latin Level II GREA LATI 102 Classical Studies / Languages 3 ☒ Semester ☐ J-­‐Term ☐ Summer The aim of this course is to provide the students with a firm understanding of the essentials of the Latin language. Students are expected to manipulate basic vocabulary, grammar and syntax, in order to acquire skills for reading and translating Latin texts. Furthermore, the course will aim to stimulate the students’ interest in the values and attitudes expressed in classical texts. The course takes advantage of the landmarks of Roman Athens, as well as major archaeological sites, so that students formulate a live perspective of the antiquity through our field study trips Required Text Wheelock, F. M., Wheelock’s Latin, The Classic Introductory Latin Course, Based on Ancient Authors, 6th Ed. Revised by R.A. LaFleur, New York 2005. ISBN: 9780060783716; Cost: To be determined. Corneau, P. & LaFleur, R., Workbook for Wheelock’s Latin, 3rd ed., New York 2005. ISBN: 9780060956424; Cost: To be determined. The books can be purchased at the Athens Arcadia Center. Assignments Course Requirements Percentages 1. Participation, Oral Report in the classroom, Quizzes 20 % 2. Mid-­‐term test 15 % 3. Field study trip 15 % 4. Assignments 20 % 5. Final Exam 30 % Total 100% Learning Outcomes On completion of the course, students should be able to: and/or Expected Student Learning Outcomes Competencies: 1. Demonstrate familiarity with the most important elements of Greek grammar, syntax and vocabulary 2. Demonstrate effective reading and interpretation skill of original ©
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Latin texts. Discuss Latin as a source for modern languages rather than a “dead” language. Approach the antiquity as a means of understanding today through visiting landmarks of Roman Athens and field study trips in Greece. Examine the cultural and political context that produced Latin texts. Articulate justified opinions. Course Outline: Session Session 1 Topic Placement test. Review Session 2 Chapter 21 Session 3 Chapter 22 Session 4 Chapter 23 Session 5 Session 6 Chapter 24 Verbs: first and second conjugations (future and imperfect). Adjectives in -­‐er Chapter 25 Session 7 Chapter 26 Session 8 Chapter 27 Session 9 Session 10 Class at the Roman Forum of Athens. An on-­‐site visite to the actual setting of a rhetorical speech. Elements of rhetorical practice according to Cicero (selected translated passages from De Inventione, De Oratore). Assignment (600-­‐800 words). Chapter 28 Session 11 Chapter 29 Session 12 Chapter 30 Session 13 Session 14 Mid-­‐term exam. Chapter 31 Chapter 32 Session 15 Chapter 33 Session 16 Chapter 34 Session 17 Chapter 35 Session 18 Chapter 36 ©
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Session 19 Chapter 37 Session 20 Session 22 Chapter 38 Verbs: passive voice of the first and second conjugation. Ablative of agent Chapter 39 Perfect Passive System of all verbs. The interrogative pronoun quis-­‐qu Chapter 40 Session 23 Review. Sample test Session 24 Final exam Session 21 Other Policies: Expectations Professional behavior is expected of all students. This includes preparation for classes, on-­‐time attendance at classes, attendance at all group sessions and appropriate participation in the form of attentiveness and contributions to the course. Respect for the academic process is the major guiding principle for professional behavior and extends to all communications, including e-­‐mail. Attendance/Participation Participation is not just about talking, giving opinions or exercising critical capacities. It should also involve giving evidence of reading either the material assigned or other sources relevant to the subject matter. One unexcused absence is permitted. After that, 2.5 grade points will be deducted for every unexcused absence. If you are ill, you must inform Jan or Joanna or the instructor before class meeting time for your absence to count as excused Course Policies For e-­‐mail communications, students must use their Arcadia University e-­‐mail account. Students are responsible for any information provided by e-­‐mail or through Intranet postings. Plagiarism Representation of another’s work or ideas as one’s own in academic submissions is plagiarism, and is cause for disciplinary action. Cheating is actual or attempted use of resources not authorized by the instructor(s) for academic submissions. Students caught cheating in this course will receive a failing grade. Fabrication is the falsification or creation of data, research or resources to support academic submissions, and cause for disciplinary action. Each student is responsible for performing academic tasks in such a way that honesty is not in question. All tests, term papers, oral and written assignments, and other academic efforts are to be the work of the student presenting the material. Any use of ©
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Prerequisites: Country and Program Connection: wording, ideas, or findings of other persons, writers, or researchers requires the explicit citation of the source; use of the exact wording requires a 'quotation' format. Late or Missed Assignments Will not be accepted for grading. Students with Disabilities Persons with documented disabilities requiring accommodations to meet the expectations of this course should disclose this information while enrolling into the program, and before leaving the United States so that appropriate arrangements can be made. One semester of Latin The course will focus on the development of the students’ linguistic competence; emphasis will be placed on the Latin influence on English vocabulary. Moreover, by reading short original texts the students will get acquainted to the value system of the classical antiquity, which is a part of the modern western culture ©
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