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LA 101 Section 001: Elementary Latin I

Fall, 2010
3 Credit Hours
Primary Instructor: Julia Borek
Core Designation: University Honors, Humanities, Foreign Language

Office Hours

Mondays 11-12, 3-4, or by appointment

On-Line Sunday  8-9 pm, Friday 10-12 am  


Prerequisites

From the Student Records System

No prerequisites found.


Course Description

The fundamentals of Latin grammar and syntax are covered, as well as enough vocabulary to be able to translate simple Latin prose and an introduction to mythology and etymology.  The course is three credit hours.


Objectives

The student who completes this course will have become familiar with the bulk of Latin

grammar, including noun, adjective, adverb, and verb endings (morphology), the construction of Latin phrases and sentences (syntax), and the pronunciation of Latin.  The student will gain an extensive vocabulary, which will be tested on a regular basis, and will translate paragraphs of Latin in class and compose Latin sentences for homework.  By the end of the semester, students will be able to read simple Latin prose.  The student will learn to compare grammatical concepts in both English and Latin, which will help the student learn any language more easily.   He or she will also be introduced to the influence of Latin vocabulary on English vocabulary (etymology), and to classical mythology through reading stories based on Ovid’s Metamorphoses in the target language.  These objectives will be pursued further in LA102.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify key concepts in the arts and humanities to provide a broad perspective on the human condition.  In particular students will know key aspects of Roman culture and society, as well as gaining insight as to how language functions.  Students will also be able to demonstrate effective written communication skills, both through short papers and through translations.


Outline of Topics

Introduction to Hybrid Latin  

             
Latin Sentence Structure           

 Verbs                                       

Inflection & Cases                    

Verbs  -- person & number                                       

The Imperfect                                                                                                            

Second Declension           

Adjectives                                        

The Perfect Tense     

Third Declension                      

Pluperfect                                     

The Ablative                     

Third Conjugation                    


Exams and Assignments

Grade Distribution:

Homework    15%                                       Discussion Boards    5%                            Quizzes     20%

Exams (2)      40%                                       Final    20%

 

 

Date                            Chapter                                               Assignment                            

 

W August 18                Introduction

 

F 20                             Introduction to Hybrid Latin                  English Grammar for            

                                    Morgan 203 Computer Lab               Students of Latin (EGSL) 1-4                                                                                                                                                

Date                            Chapter                                               Assignment                            

 

M 23                            1 Latin Sentence Structure                    Introduce yourself on the                                                                                                                                                     discussion board &

                                                                                                Intro Quiz due by 5 pm.

                                                                                                EGSL 15, 5-9 

           

W 25                           1                                                          workbook in class

                                                                                                Calendar Assignment                       

F 27                             1                                                          pgs. 6-7, I-V                                                                                                                           

Date                            Chapter                                               Assignment                            

 

M August 30                2 Verbs                                                EGSL 18-29, 48-50, 102-8

 

W September 1            2

 

F 3                               2                                                          II-V

 

Date                            Chapter                                               Assignment                

 

Labor Day – No Class          

 

W 8                             3 Inflection & Cases                             EGSL 22-40   

 

F 10                             3                                                          II 1-5, III 1-5, IV 1-5

                                                                                               

Date                            Chapter                                               Assignment                            

 

M 13                            4 Verbs                                                EGSL 22-9, 48-64, 32-3,

                                                                                                37-8, 93-5; Chapter 3                                                                                                                                                  passage due, typed, in class

 

W 15                           4                                                          passage in class                       

 

F 17                             4                                                         II A&B, III A 1-5, B&C, IV                                                                                                                                          A&B 1-5, V 1-7

 

Date                            Chapter                                               Assignment                            

 

M 20                            5 The Imperfect                                    EGSL 65-7, 99-101,141-42

 

W 22                           5                                                          Chapter 4 passage due,                                                                                                                                              typed, in class

 

F 24                             5                                                          II A & B, V 1-5

                                                                                                                                   

Date                            Chapter                                               Assignment                            

                                   

M 27                            6 Second Declension                            EGSL 120-25 

                                                                                   

W 29                           6

 

F October 1                 6                                                          II (via, oculus, puer,                                                  

meet in the classroom!                                                        templum); III A&B 1-8, C; IVB; V 1-5       

 

Date                            Chapter                                               Assignment                            

 

M 4                             Exam I (Chapters 1-6)

 

W 6                             7 Adjectives                                        

 

F 8                               7                                                          III A, B, V 1-6

 

Date                            Chapter                                               Assignment                            

 

M 11                            8 The Future                                         EGSL 71-2      no quiz

                                                                                                                                               

W 13                           8                                                          Chapter 7 passage due,                                                                                                                                              typed, in class

 

15                                8                                                           II, III A, V 1-5

                                                                                   

Date                            Chapter                                               Assignment                            

 

M 18                            9 The Perfect                                        EGSL 65-8, 75-6, 102-5,                                                                                                                                                 131-33

 

W 20                           9                                 

 

F 22                             9                                                          I 1-5, II A-B, III, IV, V 1-5

 

 

Date                            Chapter                                               Assignment                            

 

M 25                            10 Perfect Tense                                                                                 

 

W 26                           10                                                        Chapter 9 passage due                                                                                             

F 29                             10                                                       Fall Break

 

Date                            Chapter                                               Assignment                            

 

M November 1            11 Third Declension                                                     

 

W 3                             11                                                        passage in-class

                                               

F 5                               11                                                        IIB, III 1-10, IV, V 1-5

 

Date                            Chapter                                               Assignment                            

 

M 8                              Exam II (Chapters 7-11)                                           

 

W 10                           12 Pluperfect                                        EGSL 56-9, 69-70, 96

 

F 12                             12                                                        II, IV, V 1-5

                                                                                                           

Date                            Chapter                                               Assignment                            

 

M 15                            13 The Ablative                                    EGSL 18-20, 73-4

                                                                                                    chapter 12 passage due        

W 17                           13                                           

 

F 19                             13                                                        II, III 1-5, IV

 

Date                            Chapter                                               Assignment                                                                            

M 22                            13                                                        V 1-10

 

Thanksgiving

 

Date                            Chapter                                               Assignment                            

 

29                                14 Third Conjugation                            EGSL 41-6, 58-9  no quiz

                                                                                               

W December 1 14

 

F 3                               14                                                        II B & C, III, IV, V 1-5


Grading Policy

Graded Homework:

Due to the nature of the material in this course there will be regular assignments, including some on-line.  There will also be homework in the workbook.  You will need to memorize the Latin forms so that you can produce them with ease and be able to recognize and apply them in context (i.e. in passages).  Keeping up with the homework is the best way to do this.   Discussion posts are also required.  Homework must be handed in the day it is due.  Late homework will not be accepted. 

            As this is a language class, please note that any translation or other work handed in that is not original to you is prohibited, and will be treated as a violation of the Honor Code.  Though we collaborate in class and on the discussion boards and I encourage you to study together, any work handed in with your name on it must be your work alone.

Quizzes:

Every Monday there will be an in-class quiz on the previous chapter’s material.  Quizzes will focus on vocabulary, grammar, and syntax.  For the final grade the two lowest quiz grades will be dropped.  Quizzes cannot be made up.

Discussion Boards:

At least 1 substantive discussion board post per week on a Latin-related subject is required in order to complete this portion of your homework grade.  We expect a minimum of 15 substantive posts per semester.  To receive an A for this portion of your grade you must post several times each week, both to ask questions and to try to help others, for an average of 50 substantive posts per semester.  The posts are worth 5% of your final grade.  We encourage you to check discussion boards on a regular basis to discuss grammar, study tips, and homework problems with the other students.  The boards are a great way to ask questions and work out problems; they allow you to rely not just on your instructors but also your classmates for support at all times.  We monitor the boards regularly.  Please note that abusive or malicious posts are a violation of the Honor Code and will be dealt with accordingly.  See further the handout on Discussion Boards.

 

 

Grading Scale:

98-100 = A+      87-89 = B+        77-79 = C+       67-69 = D+       59 and below = F

93-97 = A          83-86 = B          73-76 = C         63-66 = D

90-92 = A-        80-82 = B-         70-72 = C-        60-62 = D-


Policy on Missed Exams & Coursework

Absences and Late Work:

Attendance is mandatory.  Attendance is of particular importance in a language class, since we constantly build on prior material.  The key to learning a language is constant practice!   Tests missed during unexcused absences may not be made up.  For an excused absence, you must contact your professor within 24 hours of the exam.  The time and date of any make-up is at the convenience of the instructor.


Attendance Policy

Attendance and Participation:

Active participation is necessary to engage the course material fully and to be an effective classroom citizen, whether the class is on-line or face-to-face.  It’s easiest to learn by doing an activity or exercise yourself, and by sharing your strengths and weaknesses.  Participation includes not just answering questions, but allowing others to answer questions in turn; volunteering answers or attempting new material; and asking questions.  Questions are essential to the learning process, and it is expected that you will have many.  Asking to have something explained again counts, too!  Knowing where you’re confused or uncertain will help me know what to focus on.  Trust me – if you’re having difficulties, so is someone else in class, so you’re doing us all a favor if you speak up – or write in the discussion boards.


Required Texts

UA Supply Store Textbook Information

  • GOLDMAN (RENTAL) / (RENTAL) LATIN VIA OVID: FIRST COURSE
    (RENTAL)
  • GOLDMAN / LATIN VIA OVID: FIRST COURSE PRACTICE! PRACTICE! (WKBK)
    (Required)
  • GOLDMAN / ENGLISH GRAMMAR FOR STUDENTS OF LATIN
    (Required)
  • GOLDMAN / LATIN VIA OVID: FIRST COURSE
    (Required)


Disability Statement

If you are registered with the Office of Disability Services, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible to discuss any course accommodations that may be necessary. If you have a disability, but have not contacted the Office of Disability Services, please call 348-4285 or visit 133-B Martha Parham Hall East to register for services. Students who may need course adaptations because of a disability are welcome to make an appointment to see me during office hours. Students with disabilities must be registered with the Office of Disability Services, 133-B Martha Parham Hall East, before receiving academic adjustments.

Policy on Academic Misconduct

All students in attendance at the University of Alabama are expected to be honorable and to observe standards of conduct appropriate to a community of scholars. The University expects from its students a higher standard of conduct than the minimum required to avoid discipline. Academic misconduct includes all acts of dishonesty in any academically related matter and any knowing or intentional help or attempt to help, or conspiracy to help, another student.

The Academic Misconduct Disciplinary Policy will be followed in the event of academic misconduct.


Severe Weather Protocol

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UA is a residential campus with many students living on or near campus. In general classes will remain in session until the National Weather Service issues safety warnings for the city of Tuscaloosa. Clearly, some students and faculty commute from adjacent counties. These counties may experience weather related problems not encountered in Tuscaloosa. Individuals should follow the advice of the National Weather Service for that area taking the necessary precautions to ensure personal safety. Whenever the National Weather Service and the Emergency Management Agency issue a warning, people in the path of the storm (tornado or severe thunderstorm) should take immediate life saving actions.

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