Latin 101 - Messiah University



Latin 101

Fundamentals of Latin I (CRN 1931 and 1932)

Fall 2013

|Instructor: Dr. David Pettegrew |Meeting: Boyer 338 |

| |101.1. MWF 1:00-1:50 PM |

| |101.2. MWF 2:00-2:50 PM |

|Campus Telephone: X 2738 | |

| |Office: Boyer 266 |

|Email: dpettegrew@messiah.edu |Office Hours: Mon 9-11, Wed 9-12, 3-4 |

Course Description

Salvete, discipuli – welcome to Latin 101! In this class, you will learn the fundamentals of the Latin language through mastering vocabulary and basic Latin grammar. Our goal will be to build comprehension and read the language fluently. We will also learn more about the structures of our own language as well as the character of Roman culture and society through readings from ancient authors. This course meets the language requirement for General Education.

Course Objectives

The specific college-wide GEC and disciplinary objectives for Latin 101 are:

1. To learn to communicate in at least one language other than English.

2. To understand the interdependent nature of world societies.

3. To identify with cultural traditions other than your own.

4. To comprehend ways in which people who speak a language other than English perceive the world.

5. To understand and evaluate cultural relativism.

6. To contribute to your undergraduate education in the liberal arts tradition, with specific emphases on developing linguistic, literary, historical, and cultural literacy as well as intellectual acuity.

7. To make accessible through mastery of Latin language the vast corpus of both classical and Christian texts in their original language.

Our guiding philosophy for learning Latin will be to learn to read in Latin. There is an old proverb that runs legere et nōn intellegere est tamquam nōn legere, or (if we must put it into English) “to read without understanding is as if not to read.” In the course of this year, we will move from basic translation to direct comprehension. Our goal always will be to grasp the Latin language as Latin, and not simply through its English equivalents. The books, the assignments, the class times, and all the work for this course will be directed toward reading and understanding Latin.

Texts

Terence O. Tunberg, and M. Minkova, Latin for the New Millennium Student Text, Level 1, 2008: Bolchazy-Carducci. ISBN: 978-0-86516-560-1. [Required]

J. Traupman, The Bantam New College Latin & English Dictionary, New York 1995. ISBN: 978-0-553-57301-5 [Optional]

You should familiarize yourself with Latin for the New Millennium since it will be your principal guide in learning the language. Flip through the book. Examine the chapter layouts, texts, vocabulary, exercises, language facts, study tips, and chapter reviews. Now turn to the appendices at the end of the book and examine the chronological list of authors and works, state mottoes, paradigm charts, syntax overview, timeline, and glossaries. Note that you will eventually purchase the second volume of this text for Latin 102.

Grading

Learning any language is hard work. It is a process. You cannot “cram” the mastery of a language. You must subject your mind to discipline, constant practice, and perseverance. Over time you will see the fruit of your labor in your overall competency to read the language. The grading system for this class is designed to reward your discipline:

Quizzes = 20%

Exercises & Homework = 15%

Participation = 15%

Exams = 50%

Grading Scale

A 93-100%, A- 90-92%, B+ 87-89%, B 83-86%, B- 80-82%, C+ 77-79%, C 73-76%, C- 70-72%, D+ 67-69%, D 60-66%, F Below 60%

You will complete quizzes and exams during class, and exercises on paper. I will be using Canvas (messiah.) to post the syllabus and, on occasion, additional resources.

Quizzes (20%)

I will give short quizzes on a daily basis throughout the semester that will assess your knowledge of Latin vocabulary, morphology (i.e., forms), and listening comprehension. I will announce the subject of the quizzes from class to class so you can prepare accordingly. I will give quizzes at the beginning of class so please make it a point to arrive on time. I do not offer make-up quizzes, but I will drop the lowest quiz grade.

Exercises and Homework (15%)

The only way to learn Latin is in small doses as you incorporate into long-term memory thousands of little details. For this reason, I will regularly assign written exercises and homework. You should complete these assignments before class on the day they are due.

You can work with each other on homework exercises, but you should not simply copy each other’s work, and you should attempt exercises on your own before checking your work with classmates. Simply copying each other’s work is not only unethical (see below), but will kill your chances of learning the language.

Participation (15%)

Learning a language requires attention through attendance and class participation. This language class will be unlike other classes in that it will require your constant effort on a daily basis. The “Participation” component of the grade assesses your involvement in the class, measured by your attendance (1/3 of grade), preparation (1/3), and active communication (1/3). Since attending class automatically provides 5 points toward your overall grade, it is the easiest way to increase your final marks. Preparing for class will also help your participation grade. You should plan on talking, reading aloud, answering questions, working in groups, and participating in class activities. The participation component of the grade is designed to reward your effort to learn Latin.

My attendance policy: attend class! Missing class regularly will hurt your mastery of Latin and kill your Participation grade. You may miss two classes during the semester at no penalty to your grade. Every additional absence will result in a 10% automatic reduction in Participation Grade. For example, missing five classes during the semester will entail a 30% reduction in your Participation grade; missing eight classes will entail an 80% reduction in participation. This means that even if you are well-prepared and communicate when you attend class, missing too many classes will erode your Participation grade.

You should monitor your own attendance and absences during the semester. Nota bene: I do not respond to emails from absent students asking about notes and homework—email your fellow classmates for these.

Exams (50%)

The three exams in this course are together worth 50% of the overall grade. Each exam measures your attainment of the language and will require translation, reading comprehension, identification of grammar, and Latin questions and answers. Failing the final exam will result in a failing grade in the course.

The exam dates are Oct. 2, Oct. 30, and during our scheduled final exam times on December 17. You must take exams at the announced dates and times. Make-up examinations will be given only to students who have missed class for documented health reasons or extreme personal circumstances (e.g., family emergencies). Medical excuses require documentary confirmation in the form of a statement from your physician on his or her letterhead. I will excuse a note from the Engle Center on a case by case basis.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Messiah College welcomes students with disabilities to participate in all of its courses, programs, services and activities. If you have a documented disability and are requesting accommodations, please:

1) Contact the Director of Disability Services, Amy Slody, in Murray Library 115C, by phone (796-5382) or e-mail aslody@messiah.edu. If your documentation meets the college’s documentation guidelines, you will be given a letter from the Office of Disability Services for your professors and

2) As early as possible in the semester, set up an appointment to meet with me. During this meeting, we will discuss the academic adjustments specified in your accommodations letter as they pertain to my class. Please note accommodations are not granted in a retroactive fashion. 

Academic Misconduct and Integrity

Violations of academic integrity are forbidden and will result in disciplinary action according to the procedures outlined in the Student Handbook. Forms of academic misconduct include plagiarism (e.g., copying from a book or internet, citing a source improperly), cheating (e.g., looking at a classmate’s paper during an exam, copying a homework exercise, using a teacher’s manual), and facilitating academic dishonesty (e.g., allowing a fellow student to cheat or plagiarize your own work), among others. Copying and plagiarism will set in motion the disciplinary process outlined in the Student Handbook.

Class Schedule

The following schedule details the plans for lessons, quizzes and exams during the semester. Although I anticipate following this schedule closely, it is subject to change depending on how well the class adjusts to new grammar and material. We may spend slightly more time on some chapters, slightly less on others. The chapters listed in the following schedule correspond to those in Latin for the New Millennium. Written exercises will be assigned on a day-to-day basis, so if you miss class, contact a friend to obtain the assignment.

Sept. 4. Introduction

Sept. 6: Chapter 1

Sept. 9: Chapter 2

Sept. 11: Chapter 3

Sept. 13: Review Ch. 1-3

Sept. 16: Chapter 4

Sept. 18: Chapter 4

Sept. 20: Chapter 5

Sept. 23: Chapter 5

Sept. 25: Chapter 6

Sept. 27: Review Ch. 4-6

Sept. 30: Review contd.

Oct. 2: Exam #1 (Ch. 4-6)

Oct. 4: Chapter 7

Oct. 7: Chapter 8

Oct. 9: Chapter 9

Oct. 11: FALL BREAK

Oct. 14: Review Chapters 7-9

Oct. 16: Chapter 10

Oct. 18: Chapter 10

Oct. 21: Chapter 11

Oct. 23: Chapter 12

Oct. 25: Review Chapters 10-12

Oct. 28: Review contd.

Oct. 30: Exam #2 (Ch. 7-12)

Nov. 1: Chapter 13

Nov. 4: Chapter 14

Nov. 6: Chapter 15

Nov. 8: Chapter 15

Nov. 11: Review Chapters 13-15

Nov. 13: Chapter 16

Nov. 15: Chapter 17

Nov. 18: Chapter 17

Nov. 20: Chapter 18

Nov. 22: Review Ch. 16-18

Nov. 25: Chapter 19

Nov. 27: NO CLASS – Thanksgiving Break

Nov. 29: NO CLASS – Thanksgiving Break

December

Dec. 2: Chapter 19

Dec. 4: Chapter 20

Dec. 6: Chapter 20

Dec. 9: Chapter 21

Dec. 11: Review Ch. 19-21

Dec. 13: Christmas Carols and Conclusions

Final Exam (=Exam #3)

1:00 Meeting Time – Tue., Dec. 17, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

2:00 Meeting Time – Tue., Dec. 17, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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