Otacilia Severa, wife of Emperor Philip I, "the Arab." Coin dated 247/248 AD
Latin 102

Beginning Latin II
 

Spring 2001

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

Instructor: Dr. Victor A. Leuci


Objectives: The course is an introduction to Latin grammar and syntax. Our goals are

  1. to develop the skill necessary to read, understand, and appreciate Latin literature,
  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, and
  3. to encourage a better understanding of English through the study of Latin.
Relationship to the General Education Curriculum: Latin 102 satisfies the second course option of study within the Cultural Diversity and Global Interdependence Context of Tier II. As stated in the course objectives, Latin 102 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.

Texts:

  • M. Balme and J. Morwood, Oxford Latin Course, Part II, 2nd ed., Oxford 1996
  • M. Balme and J. Morwood, Oxford Latin Course, Part III, 2nd ed., Oxford 1996
  • Web resources: http://www.umsl.edu/divisions/artscience/forlanglit/oldrills/
    • Grading: There will be on average 1 quiz after every two chapters and an exam after four to six chapters. The final exam will be worth 1 exam. Each exam will be worth 100 points and each quiz 40 points. Class participation, quizlets, and homework will count 100 points.

    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 semester. 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.

    Assignments (tentative dates)

     
    Jan. 10
    		 W Introduction and Review 
    11
    		 Th Review: 
    15
    		 M Chapter 17: Exercises 17.4-17.6
    16
    		 Tu Chapter 17:  Comitia
    17
    		 W Chapter 17: finish Comitia 
    18
    		 Th Chapter 18: Exercises 18.1-6
    22
    		 M Chapter 18: finish exercises
    23
    		 Tu Chapter 18: Quintus domo discedit (lines 1-14)
    24
    		 W Chapter 18: finish Quintus domo discedit
    25
    		 Th Chapter 19: exercises 19.1-4; Quiz (Chapters 17-18)
    29
    		 M Chapter 19: Roma (lines 1-26)
    30
    		 Tu Chapter 19: finish Roma; Fabella 
    31
    		 W Chapter 20: Exercise 20.2-3, 6, Ludi Orbilii (lines1-11)
    Feb. 1
    		 Th Chapter 20: Ludi Orbilii (rest)
    5
    		 M Chapter 21: Exercises 21.1-3
    6
    		 Tu Chapter 21: Marcus Quintum domum suam invitat (lines 1-11); Quiz (Chapters 19-20)
    7
    		 W Chapter 21: Marcus Quintum domum suam invitat (finish)
    8
    		 Th Chapter 22: Exercises 22.1-3 
    12
    		 M NO CLASS: SPRING HOLIDAY
    13
    		 Tu NO CLASS: SPRING HOLIDAY
    14
    		 W Chapter 22: Ludi circenses (lines 1-26)
    15
    		 Th Chapter 22: Ludi circenses (finish); Fabella: Marcus Quintusque cursibus adsunt
    19
    		 M Exam (Chapters 17-22) (NB: 10 % of vocab from 17-22)
    20
    		 Tu Chapter 23: Exercises 22.2-4
    21
    		 W Chapter 23: Marcus Quintum ad balnea ducit
    22
    		 Th Chapter 24: Exercises 24.1-3
    26
    		 M Chapter 24: Caesaris triumphi (lines 1-22)
    27
    		 Tu Chapter 24: finish Caesaris triumphi; Quiz (Chapters 23-24)
    28
    		 W Chapter 25: Exercises 25.1-4
    Mar. 1
    		 Th Chapter 25: Quintus togam virilem sumit (lines 1-24)
    5
    		 M Chapter 25: finish Quintus togam virilem sumit
    6
    		 Tu Movie
    7
    		 W Movie
    8
    		 Th Movie
    12
    		 M NO CLASS: SPRING BREAK
    13
    		 Tu NO CLASS: SPRING BREAK
    14
    		 W NO CLASS: SPRING BREAK
    15
    		 Th NO CLASS: SPRING BREAK
    19
    		 M Chapter 26: Exercises 26.1-4
    20
    		 Tu Chapter 26
    21
    		 W Chapter 26
    22
    		 Th Chapter 27; Quiz (Chapters 25-26)
    26
    		 M Chapter 27
    27
    		 Tu Chapter 27
    28
    		 W Chapter 27
    29
    		 Th Exam (Chapters 23-27)
    Apr. 2
    		 M Chapter 28: Exercises 28.1-4
    3
    		 Tu Chapter 28: Quintus ad Graeciam navigat (lines 1-23)
    4
    		 W Chapter 28: finish Quintus ad Graeciam navigat.
    5
    		 Th Chapter 29: Exercises 29.1-4
    9
    		 M Chapter 29: Academia (lines 1-27)
    10
    		 Tu Chapter 29: finish Academia
    11
    		 W Chapter 30: Exercises 30.1-6; Quiz (Chapters 28-29)
    12
    		 Th Chapter 30: Horatiae nuptiae (lines 1-27)
    16
    		 M Chapter 30: finish Horatiae nuptiae
    17
    		 Tu Chapter 31: Exercises 31.1-5
    18
    		 W Chapter 31: Brutus Athenas advenit (lines 1-22)
    19
    		 Th Chapter 31: finish Brutus Athenas advenit;
    23
    		 M  A Taste of Ancient Rome
    24
    		 Tu Chapter 32: Bellum civile (lines 1-25)
    25
    		 W Chapter 32: finish Bellum civile
    26
    		 Th Review
     May 2
    		 W 8:30 a.m.   Quiz (Chapters 30-31), and FINAL EXAMINATION