Latin (LATN)

LATN 1550    Elementary Latin    4 s.h.

Introduction to Latin, with emphasis on those aspects of grammar most essential for developing the ability to read Latin. Translation of simple Latin texts into English. Introduction to the culture of the late Roman Republic, including reading selected primary sources in English. Assignments in the Language Learning and Resource Center (LLRC). Grading is ABC/NC.

LATN 2600    Intermediate Latin    4 s.h.

Continuation of Latin 1550 with emphasis on more complex aspects of Latin grammar. Translation of more advanced Latin texts, including some authentic passages.
Prereq.: Placement test or LATN 1550.

LATN 2603    Directed Reading in Latin 1    3 s.h.

Reading of selections from a Latin author or genre with emphasis on translation. Review of Latin grammar and introduction of some advanced grammatical constructions not covered in Latin 1550 or LATN 2600. May be repeated once if topic is different.
Prereq.: Placement test or LATN 2600.

LATN 3753    Directed Reading in Latin 2    3 s.h.

Reading of selections from a Latin author or genre with emphasis on translation and interpretation of text. Review of Latin grammar, introduction to relevant modern scholarship, and writing of evaluative essays. May be repeated once if topic is different.
Prereq.: LATN 2603 and permission of Chair.

LATN 4883    Directed Reading in Latin 3    3 s.h.

Reading of selections from a Latin author or genre with emphasis on translation and interpretation of text, review of Latin grammar, and writing of a research paper. May be repeated once if topic is different.
Prereq.: LATN 3753 and permission of Chair.