Course Descriptions—Language Studies
LAT 101 Beginning Latin
For students who have had little or no preparation in Latin. The course is primarily concerned with the fundamentals of the language. Its aim is to prepare students to read Latin literature, to improve their command of the English language by studying the close relations (historic and linguistic) between English, Latin and the Romance Languages, and to gain exposure to Roman culture. Four recitations each week. STUDENTS WITH MORE THAN TWO YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL LATIN WHO WISH TO CONTINUE THE LANGUAGE MUST TAKE A PLACEMENT EXAM. SUCH STUDENTS CANNOT TAKE LATIN 101 FOR CREDIT, BUT LATIN 102 MAY BE TAKEN FOR CREDIT, IF THEY DO NOT PLACE INTO LATIN 201. This course is offered in the fall semester.
Credits: 1
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LAT 102 Beginning Latin
For students who have had little or no preparation in Latin. The course is
primarily concerned with the fundamentals of the language. Its aim is to
prepare students to read Latin literature, to improve their command of the
English language by studying the close relations (historic and linguistic)
between English, Latin and the Romance Languages, and to gain exposure to
Roman culture. Four recitations each week. STUDENTS WITH MORE THAN TWO
YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL LATIN WHO WISH TO CONTINUE THE LANGUAGE MUST TAKE A
PLACEMENT EXAM. SUCH STUDENTS CANNOT TAKE LATIN 101 FOR CREDIT, BUT LATIN
102 MAY BE TAKEN FOR CREDIT, IF THEY DO NOT PLACE INTO LATIN 201. This
course is offered in the spring semester.
Successful completion of Latin 101 is a prerequisite for Latin 102.
Credits: 1
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LAT 330 Composition
A systematic review and study of fundamental Latin forms and constructions
with practice in writing Latin sentences. One-half to one course credit.
This course is offered in the fall and spring semester by arrangement.
Prerequisite: Latin 101, 102, or their equivalent.
Credits: 1/2
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Course Descriptions—Literature and Fine Arts
LAT 201 Intermediate Latin
These courses are intended to satisfy the needs of two classes of students: (1) those with previous preparation in Latin (usually two years or more in high school) whose performance on the Placement Test shows that they need only a semester’s work to reach the Basic Proficiency level; (2) students who have completed Latin 101, 102 and desire to continue their study of the language. The emphasis will be on developing facility in reading Latin. Since there is a great deal of Latin Prose Composition in Latin 201, it also may be counted as a course in the Language Studies area. Latin 201 will read selections from classical poetry and prose; Latin 202 will read selections from Vergil’s Aeneid. IF A STUDENT WHO PLACES INTO LATIN 201 COMPLETES THE COURSE WITH A GRADE OF B- OR BETTER, HE WILL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL COURSE CREDIT IN LATIN; THIS COURSE CREDIT DOES NOT COUNT TOWARDS THE MAJOR OR MINOR.
Credits: 1
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LAT 202 Intermediate Latin
These courses are intended to satisfy the needs of two classes of students: (1) those with previous preparation in Latin (usually two years or more in high school) whose performance on the Placement Test shows that they need only a semester's work to reach the Basic Proficiency level; (2) students who have completed Latin 101, 102 and desire to continue their study of the language. The emphasis will be on developing facility in reading Latin. Since there is a great deal of Latin Prose Composition in Latin 201, it also may be counted as a course in the Language Studies area. Latin 201 will read selections from classical poetry and prose; Latin 202 will read selections from Vergil's Aeneid. IF A STUDENT WHO PLACES INTO LATIN 201 COMPLETES THE COURSE WITH A GRADE OF B- OR BETTER, HE WILL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL COURSE CREDIT IN LATIN; THIS COURSE CREDIT DOES NOT COUNT TOWARDS THE MAJOR OR MINOR.
Credits: 1
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LAT 210 Medieval Latin
Readings in Medieval Latin prose and poetry. One-half or one course credit. Offered on request.
Prerequisite: Latin 101, 102 or equivalent preparation.
Credits: 1/2
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LAT 301 The Age of Caesar
Readings in Latin selected from Lucretius, Roman lyric poetry, Cicero, and Julius Caesar. Additional readings in English from Plutarch, Suetonius, Cicero, Lucan, and modern studies. This course is offered in the fall semester. (Offered in 2005-2006 and in alternate years).
Prerequisite: Latin 201, 202 or equivalent preparation.
Credits: 1
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LAT 302 The Age of Augustus
Readings in Latin selected from Horace, Roman Elegy, Vergil’s Aeneid, and Livy. Additional readings in English from Cassius Dio, Plutarch, Suetonius, and modern studies. This course is offered in the spring semester. (Offered in 2005-2006 and in alternate years).
Prerequisite: Latin 201, 202 or equivalent preparation.
Credits: 1
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LAT 303 The Age of Nero
Readings in Latin selected from Tacitus, Petronius, and Seneca. Additional readings in English from Suetonius and Seneca and modern studies. This course is offered in the fall semester. (Offered in 2006-2007 and alternate years).
Prerequisite: Latin 201, 202 or equivalent preparation.
Credits: 1
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LAT 304 The Age of the Flavians
Readings in Latin selected from Tacitus, Martial, Pliny the Younger, and Juvenal. Additional readings in English from Quintilian, Suetonius, Tacitus, and modern studies. This course is offered inthe spring semester. (Offered in 2006-2007 and alternate years).
Prerequisite: Latin 201, 202 or equivalent preparation.
Credits: 1
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LAT 387 Independent Study
Students desiring to perform independent study in Latin (specialized work in an author, period or genre) should plan this work with an instructor who will supervise the project. One-half or one course credit by arrangement.
Consent of the department chair is required; Since course content varies, may be taken more than once.
Credits: 1/2
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LAT 388 Independent Study
Students desiring to perform independent study in Latin (specialized work in an author, period or genre) should plan this work with an instructor who will supervise the project. One-half or one course credit by arrangement.
Consent of the department chair is required. Since course content varies, may be taken more than once.
Credits: 1/2
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LAT 400 Focused Discussion of a Topic and Senior Reading
A seminar on a selected topic with a paper directed by a member of the department. The paper is to be presented at a Classics Colloquium during the senior year. This course is offered in the fall semester.
Credits: 1
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