Elementary Latin (101-2-1)

Instructors

Graziela Marieta Byros
847/491-8043
Kresge Hall 4357

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-319: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 10:00AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

Elementary Latin is a year-long course designed to provide students with the basic skills for reading, understanding, and translating both Latin prose and poetry. It helps lay the foundation for further study of western culture, as well as Medieval Latin, Renaissance Latin, and other Romance languages.

In the second quarter of the sequence students continue to acquire knowledge of the grammar and syntax of the Latin language and Latin vocabulary, and to develop an ability to read, understand, and translate passages in both adapted and un-adapted Latin. In addition, the course provides an introduction to Roman culture, civilization, and history.

Class Materials (Required)

LaFleur, Richard A., Wheelock's Latin, 7th edition (Harper Collins, 2011) ISBN 0061997226 (REQUIRED)

Groton, Anne H. & May, James M., 38 Latin Stories (Bolchazy-Carducci, 1995) ISBN 0865162891 (REQUIRED)

Class Materials (Suggested)

Tillery, Brad & LaFleur, Richard A., Cumulative Chapter Vocabulary Lists for Wheelock's Latin( Bolchazy-Carducci, 2011) ISBN 0865167702 (OPTIONAL)