Elementary Latin (101-3-1)

Topic

Cicero's First Catilinarian Oration

Instructors

Nava Rebecca Cohen

Meeting Info

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

Overview of class

Latin 101-3 is the third quarter of the year-long Elementary Latin sequence designed to introduce students to the basic principles of classical Latin grammar and syntax. In addition to the mastering of these basic tools, the course will focus on vocabulary acquisition and the development of translation skills and reading competency necessary to continue successfully in the second year. During the first four weeks of the quarter, class meetings will be devoted to completing Chapters 34-40 of Wheelock's Latin. For the rest of the term, primary Latin readings from Cicero's First Catilinarian Oration will be assigned on a daily basis. Students will be expected to develop translation and literary analysis skills in prepared passages from the original Latin text.

Class Materials (Required)

Required textbook(s): LaFleur, Richard A., editor. Wheelock's Latin. 7th ed. Harper Collins, 2011. ISBN 978-0061997228.

Frerichs, K. Cicero's First Catilinarian Oration. Bolchazy-Carducci, 1997. ISBN 978-0865163416.