Otacilia Severa, wife of Emperor Philip I,  "the Arab." Coin dated 247/248 AD

Latin 101, Fall 2001

games for Rome's 1000th birthday and the new Saeculum,about 110 years in length

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: MWF 10:00-11:00 a.m., 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.

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 class participation/homework 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. 27	M	Introduction. Oxford Latin Course, Part I. Chapter 1, pp 9-12.
28	Tu	Ch. 1 Scintilla and Horatia at Home, p 10; Ex. 1.1-3 pp 108-109. Read pp 9-12.
29	W	Ch. 2 Argus Steals the Dinner, p 14; Ex. 2.1-3, pp 109-110;.Read "Women" pp. 15-17
30	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. 3	M	LABOR DAY: NO CLASS
4	Tu	Ch. 3, Ex. 3.2-5;  QUIZ (Ch. 1-3)
5	W	Ch. 4, Ex. 4.1-5
6	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
10	M	Ch.5 selected exercises
11	Tu	NO CLASS DUE TO NATIONAL TRAGEDY
12	W	Ch. 5 Market Day, p 31
13	Th	Fabella, p 33; Read "The Roman Farmer--and Market Day," pp 34-36.
17	M	Ch. 6 selected exercises Read "Education," pp 40-42; QUIZ (Ch. 4-5)
18	Tu	Ch. 6 The School of Flavius, pp 38-39
19	W	Ch. 6 ;  Flavius decides to tell a story, pp 40
20	Th	Ch. 7, selected exercises
24	M	Ch. 7 Flavius’ Story: The siege of Troy, pp 44-45
25	Tu	Ch. 7 Fabella: ludus Flavii, pp 46-47; Read "Homer and the Iliad," pp 47-48
26	W	Ch. 8 selected exercises; QUIZ (Ch. 6-7)
27	Th	Ch. 8 selected exercises
Oct. 1	M	Fall Holiday: NO CLASS
2	Tu	Fall Holiday: NO CLASS
3	W	Ch. 8  The Death of Hector, pp 50-51
4	Th	Ch. 8 The Ransom of Hector, p. 52; and Review
Oct. 8	M	EXAM I
9	Tu	Ch. 9 Exercises 9.1-9.3; Ch. 9 The fall of Troy, ll. 1-8
10	W	Ch. 9 finish The fall of Troy
11	Th	Ch. 9 Aeneas ex urbe Troia fugit; Ch. 10 Exercises 10.3
15	M	Ch. 10 Exercises 10.1
16	Tu	Ch. 10 Exercises 10.2
17	W	Ch. 10  Polyphemus
18	Th	Intro to Ch. 11; QUIZ (Ch. 9-10)
22	M	Ch. 11 The meeting of Dido and Aeneas, ll. 1-21
23	Tu	Ch.  11 finish The meeting of Dido and Aeneas, ll. 22-31 and Aeneas tells of the fall of Troy, ll. 1-11
24	W	Ch 12 Infelix Dido, ll. 5-22
25	Th	Ch. 12 finish Infelix Dido; review for exam
29	M	EXAM I I
30	Tu	Ch. 13, Selected Exercises
31	W	Ch. 13, Fabula tristis, ll. 1-22
Nov. 1	Th	Ch. 13, finsih Fabula tristis
5	M	Ch. 14, selected exercises
6	Tu	Ch. 14, Parilia, ll. 1-19
7	W	Ch. 14, finish Parilia; QUIZ (Ch. 13-14)
8	Th	Ch. 15, Ex. 15.2, 15.4, 15.5
12	M	Ch. 15, Cincinnatus, ll. 1-22
13	Tu	Ch. 15, finish Cincinnatus
14	W	Ch. 16, Cloeliae virtus
15	Th	EXAM III
19	M	Oxford Latin Course, Part II, Ch. 17; selected exercises
20	Tu	Ch. 17 Comitia, p 8
21	W	THANKGIVING BREAK: NO CLASS
22	Th	THANKGIVING BREAK: NO CLASS
26	M	Ch. 17 Decimus Quintum lacessit, p 9
27	Tu	Ch. 18 selected exercises
28	W	Ch. 18 Quintus domo discedit, pp 13-14
29	Th	Ch. 18 Quintus paterque in periculum cadunt, p 15; QUIZ (17-18)
Dec. 3	M	A Taste of Ancient Rome
4	Tu	Ch. 19, Selected Exercises
5	W	Ch. 19 Roma, pp 18-19
6	Th	Ch. 19 Fabella, p 21