LA 201 Section 001: Intermed Latin Read I
Fall, 2010
3 Credit Hours
Primary Instructor: Julia Borek
Core Designation: Humanities
Instructor: Julia L. Borek
Office: 214 BB Comer
Class: 226 Gordon Palmer, MWF 1-1:50
Office Hours: Mondays 11-2, 3-4, or by appointment.
Office Phone: 348-9922
E-mail: jlborek@bama.ua.edu Please use this address to contact me. All students are expected to have -- and read! -- a UA e-mail account so they can receive class e-mail.
Course Webpage: Located in E-learning on the Academics tab of your myBama page.
Course Webpage URL: https://elearning.ua.edu/webct/logon/830796482011
Students must have Latin 101 & 102 or the equivalent. Those who have had Latin previously must take the placement exam; a score of 55 or above will place the student out of LA201.
Course Description:
Latin grammar and syntax are taught, focusing on subordinate clauses. Students’ ability to read in Latin, especially poetry, is advanced. The course is three credits.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the term, students will be able to: 1) read Latin texts; 2) understand the grammar and structure of the Latin language; 3) distinguish the various parts of speech and classify them accordingly, and compare grammatical concepts in English and Latin, which will help the student learn any language more easily; 4) advance their knowledge of Latin vocabulary; 5) understand the basics of Latin poetry, including meter, based on Ovid’s Metamorphoses.
General Learning Outcomes:
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 myth and culture, as well as gaining insight as to how language functions. Students will also be able to demonstrate effective written communication skills through translations and grammatical assessments
The readings are to be done prior to class. In addition to listed assignments, you are responsible for all workbook exercises. All passages may appear on the exams. Assignments are subject to change due to class progression. Assignments are due in class on the assigned day. Bolded assignments are due in class typed and double-spaced.
Date Chapter Assignment
W August 18 Introduction
F 20 24 no passage!
Date Chapter Assignment
M23 25 English Grammar for Students of Latin (EGSL) 97-98
W25 25 III no passage!
F 27 26 EGSL 117-19 subjunctive quiz
Date Chapter Assignment
M August 30 26 II A; B III, IV, V 1-4
W September 1 26 passage
F 3 27 chap. 26 quiz
EGSL 113-16; 109-11; 20, 25
Date Chapter Assignment
Labor Day – No Class
W 8 27 II (persuadeo, offero); III B
F 10 27 IV; V 1-5
Date Chapter Assignment
M 13 28 EGSL 99-105; 124-30, 142
W 15 28 II, III, IV
F 17 28 27 passage
Date Chapter Assignment
M 20 28 passage
W 22 28 passage; verb synopses
F 24 Exam I
Date Chapter Assignment
M 27 29 EGSL 156-60; 86-8, 80
W 29 29 II, V 1-5
F October 1 29 passage Quiz
Date Chapter Assignment
M 4 29 passage
W 6 30 verb synopses
F 8 30 II A&B; V
Date Chapter Assignment
M 11 30 sight read passage
W 13 30 volo, nolo, & fero synopses
F 15 31 II
Date Chapter Assignment
M 18 31 passage
W 20 31 vocab quiz; passage
F 22 32 grammar review
Date Chapter Assignment
M 25 32 passage; deponent synopses
W 26 32 passage
F 29 Fall Break
Date Chapter Assignment
M November 1 32 passage
W 3 32 passage
F 5 Exam II
Date Chapter Assignment
M 8 33
W 10 33 III, IV
F 12 33 passage; facio/fio synopsis
Date Chapter Assignment
M 15 33 passage
W 17 34 33 passage
F 19 34 EGSL 78-85, 102-3
Date Chapter Assignment
M 22 36 II, III; Ovid passage
Thanksgiving
Date Chapter Assignment
M 29 36 Ovid passage
W 1 36 Ovid passage due
F 3 37 IIA
Final Exam: Friday, December 10, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Bring a blue book!
Grade Distribution:
Homework & Participation 20%
Quizzes 20%
Exams 40%
Final 20%
Date Chapter Assignment
W August 18 Introduction
F 20 24 no passage!
Date Chapter Assignment
M23 25 English Grammar for Students of Latin (EGSL) 97-98
W25 25 III no passage!
F 27 26 EGSL 117-19 subjunctive quiz
Date Chapter Assignment
M August 30 26 II A; B III, IV, V 1-4
W September 1 26 passage
F 3 27 chap. 26 quiz
EGSL 113-16; 109-11; 20, 25
Date Chapter Assignment
Labor Day – No Class
W 8 27 II (persuadeo, offero); III B
F 10 27 IV; V 1-5
Date Chapter Assignment
M 13 28 EGSL 99-105; 124-30, 142
W 15 28 II, III, IV
F 17 28 27 passage
Date Chapter Assignment
M 20 28 passage
W 22 28 passage; verb synopses
F 24 Exam I
Date Chapter Assignment
M 27 29 EGSL 156-60; 86-8, 80
W 29 29 II, V 1-5
F October 1 29 passage Quiz
Date Chapter Assignment
M 4 29 passage
W 6 30 verb synopses
F 8 30 II A&B; V
Date Chapter Assignment
M 11 30 sight read passage
W 13 30 volo, nolo, & fero synopses
F 15 31 II
Date Chapter Assignment
M 18 31 passage
W 20 31 vocab quiz; passage
F 22 32 grammar review
Date Chapter Assignment
M 25 32 passage; deponent synopses
W 26 32 passage
F 29 Fall Break
Date Chapter Assignment
M November 1 32 passage
W 3 32 passage
F 5 Exam II
Date Chapter Assignment
M 8 33
W 10 33 III, IV
F 12 33 passage; facio/fio synopsis
Date Chapter Assignment
M 15 33 passage
W 17 34 33 passage
F 19 34 EGSL 78-85, 102-3
Date Chapter Assignment
M 22 36 II, III; Ovid passage
Thanksgiving
Date Chapter Assignment
M 29 36 Ovid passage
W 1 36 Ovid passage due
F 3 37 IIA
Final Exam: Friday, December 10, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Homework:
Most homework will be oral (i.e. translating in class), but assignments in bold are “written”, i.e. they are to be typed, double-spaced, and turned in at the beginning of class. Please see instructions for oral and written homework for further information. Students are responsible for any translations not covered in class on exams and quizzes – be sure you ask questions on any sections that gave you trouble!
There are many proper names that will come up in the translations, for which you are responsible. Just as you can’t translate without knowing the meaning of a word, you can’t understand a passage if you don’t know the mythological or historical reference. The Oxford Classical Dictionary and the notes in your text will be invaluable resources.
Absences and Late Work:
You are allowed 3 absences without penalty. It is always best, however, to have any absence excused if possible. Tests and quizzes missed during unexcused absences may not be made up. Time and date of any make-up is at the convenience of the instructor.
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-
Absences and Late Work:
You are allowed 3 absences without penalty. It is always best, however, to have any absence excused if possible. Tests and quizzes missed during unexcused absences may not be made up. Time and date of any make-up is at the convenience of the instructor.
Attendance and Participation:
ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION ARE MANDATORY. Attendance will be taken each day. You may miss 3 classes with no penalty. A valid, written excuse is necessary for an absence to be excused. Each unexcused absence after 3 will result in a 1 point reduction from the final grade.
Please note that this class depends heavily on in-class participation. This includes not just answering questions or translating, but allowing others to answer questions in turn, volunteering or attempting new material, and asking questions. Questions are essential to the learning process, and it is expected that you will have many. I’ll be better able to help you if I know where you’re confused or uncertain. If you’re having difficulties, so is someone else, so you’re doing us all a favor if you speak up.
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The Academic Misconduct Disciplinary Policy will be followed in the event of academic misconduct.
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