Elementary Latin (101-3-20)

Instructors

Abbe Lind Walker

Meeting Info

University Hall 218: 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 fundamentals of classical Latin. Alongside the grammatical material in this class, students will work on expanding their Latin vocabulary and developing the basic skills for reading Latin texts that are necessary to continue successfully in the second year. During the first few weeks of the quarter, class meetings will be devoted to grammar review and completing Chapters 34-40 of "Wheelock's Latin". For the rest of the term, primary readings from Latin prose writers such as Cicero and Pliny the Younger will be assigned on a daily basis. Students will be expected to develop reading, translation, and literary analysis skills in prepared passages from the original Latin text.

Class Materials (Required)

LaFleur, Richard A., ed., Wheelock's Latin, 7th edition, Harper Collins, 2011. ISBN: 978-0-06199-722-8.

Shelton, Jo-Ann, Pliny the Younger: Selected Letters, Bolchazy-Carducci, 2016. ISBN: 978-0-86516-840-4.