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

Latin 203 Intermediate Latin I Fall 2006

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@westminster-mo.edu
Web site: www2.westminster-mo.edu/wc_users/homepages/faculty/leuciv/index.html
Office Hours: (Aug 23-Dec 5) MW 2:05-2:45 p.m., Tu 9:30-11:00 am, and by appointment

• M. Balme and J. Morwood, Oxford Latin Course, Part III, 2^nd ed., Oxford 1996
• Collins Gem Latin Dictionary : Latin-English English-Latin,  2^nd ed.,  1996
• Web resources:
  

http://www.umsl.edu/~phillips/oldrills/index.html

http://www.cnr.edu/home/bmcmanus/oltquizzes.html

http://www.oxford-latin.net/Bolles/OLC_main.htm

http://artemis.austincollege.edu/acad/cml/rcape/latin/index.html

http://www.nd.edu/~archives/latgramm.htm (an on-line dictionary)

http://www.cornellcollege.edu/classical_studies/latin/latin-links.shtml (more

1. to refine the skill necessary for reading, understanding, and appreciating select Latin authors,
2. 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

Grading:There will be on average a quiz every week or so (50 pts each). Homework and/or class participation will count the equivalent of two quizzes (100 pts total); part of homework may include various types of assignments in ANGEL. There may be 1-3 reports (50 pts each). You may drop your lowest score.

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. Westminster's ADA policy can be found at the College's website (click here)

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.

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