Otacilia Severa, wife of Emperor Philip I, "the Arab." Coin dated 247/248 AD image courtesy of Edgar L. Owen,

Latin 101  Beginning Latin I Fall 2002

games for Rome's 1000th birthday and the new Saeculum,about 110 years in length image courtesy of Edgar L. Owen,

Instructor:

Dr. Victor A. Leuci
Newnham Hall 37
592-5324
Home (573) 815-9333 (not after 10:00 pm)
e-mail: leuciv@jaynet.wcmo.edu
Web site: www.wcmo.edu/wc_users/homepages/faculty/leuciv/index.html
Office Hours: MW 11:00 a.m-noon., TuTh.noon-1:00 p.m., and by appointment

Texts:

M. Balme and J. Morwood, Oxford Latin Course, Part I, 2^nd ed., Oxford 1996

M. Balme and J. Morwood, Oxford Latin Course, Part II, 2^nd ed., Oxford 1996

D. A. Kidd, Collins Gem Latin Dictionary: Latin-English English-Latin, HarperCollins, 1996

You should also consider purchasing a good English dictionary, e.g., Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language, American Heritage Dictionary of etc.

• to develop the skill necessary to read, understand, and appreciate Latin literature,
• to establish a basic understanding of Roman culture in such a way as to understand some of the ways in which the ancient world was similar to and different from our own contemporary world, and
• to encourage a better understanding of English through the study of Latin.

Honor Code: All students and faculty must adhere to the Honor Code; please see the Student Life Handbook for the full description  of the Honor Code--p. 21 in the Student Life Handbook gives a short definition: "No Westminster student shall commit any act of academic dishonesty in order to advance her or his own academic performance, or to impede or advance the academic progress of others," but the sections on plagiarism and cheating are especially important (see Homor Commission Constitution, Article IX).

ADA Accommodation: Any student who feels that he or she may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me to arrange an appointment as soon as possible.  At that time, we can discuss the course format, anticipate your needs, and explore possible accommodations.

Attendance:Regular attendance and participation are essential for the success of the class. More than 3 unexcused absences will be considered excessive, and no make-up work will be accepted for unexcused absences. Note that each unexcused absence past 3 will result in a 5 point deduction from your overall grade.

Assignments:Below are the projected assignments for the semester. The assignments, however, will be adjusted to needs of the class--we will not rush ahead simply to stay in line with the syllabus. I will announce in advance any changes in the assignments as they become necessary.

Relationship to the General Education Curriculum: Latin 101 satisfies the language requirement of the initial semester of study of a foreign language within the Cultural Diversity and Global Interdependence Context of Tier II. As stated in the course objectives, Latin 101 provides students with opportunities to learn fundamental skills necessary to understand more directly the ways in which members of another culture communicate with one another. Mastering the linguistic patterns of the language and gaining a familiarity with other culturally determined forms of communication, e.g. gestures, patterns of social interaction, offer opportunities for reflection on varying cultural, social, and historical traditions. Learning a foreign language encourages awareness of and respect for other cultures; through language study students should gain insights into some of the ways that their own culture is similar to and different from that of those who spoke and wrote in another language. It is hoped that students will acquire a deeper understanding of cultural differences and greater respect for other peoples and cultures because of their foreign language study.
 

Assignments (tentative dates)

Aug. 26	M	Introduction. Oxford Latin Course, Part I. Chapter 1, pp 9-12.
27	Tu	Ch. 1 Scintilla and Horatia at Home, p 10; Ex. 1.1-3 pp 108-109. Read pp 9-12.
28	W	Ch. 2 Argus Steals the Dinner, p 14; Ex. 2.1-3, pp 109-110;.Read "Women" pp. 15-17
29	Th	Ch. 3 Quintus Helps his Father, p. 19; Flaccus Quintum laudat, p. 20; Ex. 3.1, p. 110;.Read "Slaves and Freedmen," pp. 20-23
Sept. 2	M	LABOR DAY: NO CLASS
3	Tu	Ch. 3, Ex. 3.2-5; QUIZ (Ch. 1-3)
4	W	Ch. 4, Ex. 4.1-5
5	Th	Ch. 4 Scintilla and Horatia at the Fountain, p 25; Flaccus goes to the pub, p 26. Read "The Country Town: Venusia," pp 27-29
9	M	Ch.5 selected exercises
10	Tu	Ch. 5 Market Day, p 31; Fabella, p 33; Read "The Roman Farmer--and Market Day," pp 34-36.
11	W	Ch. 6 selected exercises Read "Education," pp 40-42; QUIZ (Ch. 4-5)
12	Th	Ch. 6 The School of Flavius, pp 38-39
16	M	NO CLASS (out of town at a conference)
17	Tu	Ch. 6 ;  Flavius decides to tell a story, pp 40
18	W	Ch. 7, selected exercises
19	Th	Ch. 7 Flavius’ Story: The siege of Troy, pp 44-45
23	M	Ch. 7 Fabella: ludus Flavii, pp 46-47; Read "Homer and the Iliad," pp 47-48
24	Tu	Ch. 8  The Death of Hector, pp 50-51; QUIZ (Ch. 6-7)
25	W	Ch. 8 selected exercises
26	Th	Ch. 8 The Ransom of Hector, p. 52; and Review
30	M	EXAM I
Oct. 1	Tu	Ch. 9 The fall of Troy, ll. 1-30
2	W	Ch. 9 Exercises 9.1-9.4
3	Th	Ch. 10 finish Polyphemus, ll. 16-30
Oct. 7	M	Fall Holiday: NO CLASS
8	Tu	Fall Holiday: NO CLASS
9	W	Ch. 10 Exercises 10.1-10.4;
10	Th	Finish Ch. 10
14	M	Intro to Ch. 11; QUIZ (Ch. 9-10)
15	Tu	Ch. 11 The meeting of Dido and Aeneas, ll. 1-21
16	W	Ch.  11  Aeneas tells of the fall of Troy
17	Th	Ch 12 Infelix Dido, ll. 1-22
21	M	Ch. 12 Fabula
22	Tu	Ch. 12 finish Fabula
23	W	Review for Exam; QUIZ (Vocab 9-12)
24	Th	EXAM II
28	M	Ch. 13, Fabula tristis, ll. 1-22
29	Tu	Ch. 13, finish Fabula tristis
30	W	Ch. 14, Parilia, ll. 1-18
31	Th	Ch. 14, finish Parilia; Quintus milites spectat
Nov. 4	M	Ch. 14, selected exercises; QUIZ (Ch. 13-14)
5	Tu	Ch. 15, Cincinnatus, ll. 1-22
6	W	Ch. 15, finish Cincinnatus; Cincinnatus Romam servat
7	Th	Ch. 15, Ex. 15.2, 15.4, 15.5
11	M	Ch. 16, Cloeliae virtus
12	Tu	Review for Exam; QUIZ (Vocab 13-16)
13	W	EXAM III
14	Th	Oxford Latin Course, Part II, Introduction
18	M	Ch. 17 Comitia, p 8
19	Tu	Ch. 17 Decimus Quintum lacessit, p 9
20	W	Ch. 17; Exercises 17.1-17.7
21	Th	Ch. 18, Exercises 18.1-3
25	M	Ch. 18; Exercises 18.4--7
26	Tu	A Taste of Ancient Rome
27	W	THANKGIVING BREAK: NO CLASS
28	Th	THANKGIVING BREAK: NO CLASS
Dec. 2	M	Ch. 18 Quintus paterque in periculum cadunt, p 15
3	Tu	Ch. 18 Quintus domo discedit, pp 13-14
4	W	QUIZ (17-18)
5	Th	review for final