Prof. Michael Arnush, x5462, Harder Hall 208A, Office hours M 9-10 F 10-11

      CL 105: Intensive Elementary Latin
      MW 10:10-11:05
      TTH 9.40-11:00

      Students in this course will learn the basics of the language essential to all studies in the liberal arts, Latin. From the age of Julius Caesar until the early 20th century Latin language and literature were required of all western students, and they continue to represent the foundation of learning and erudition. The object of the course is for the student to learn the fundamentals of Latin, its grammar and syntax, in order to read Latin poetry and prose, some of the most eloquent expressions of the human condition.
       
       
      Texts
      Requirements
      TuTh Meetings
      Audio Files
      Latin Drill
      Dictionaries
      Vocabulary/Grammar
      Reading Passages
      Latin Chatroom
       
      CLEOPATRA'S FATHER FOUND!!!
      Mosaic of Dog (skeleton of dog)
      Roman Coins
      Images of Pompeii
      Pompeiian Dead (img. 73)
      Roman Mealtime
      Roman Names
      Roman Calendar
      Latin-English and English-Latin Dictionary (type in any form)
      Texts

      Required: Moreland, F.L., and Fleischer, R.M. Latin: An Intensive Course. Berkeley: Univ. of California Press, 1977.
      Recommended: Vis-Ed Latin Vocabulary Cards. Springfield, IL.

      Requirements

      Quizzes and Examinations: 70%

        There are 18 units in the textbook for this course, and we will complete approximately 13 of them this semester. Each of the units will be followed by a quiz, except units 4, 8, and 11. More comprehensive exams will be administered after these three units, and a last will constitute the final exam.

        Quizzes: 20%
          Each chapter addresses Latin grammar and sentence structure ("syntax") as well as vocabulary. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the vocabulary and the concepts of each chapter; vocabulary quizzes, followed by chapter quizzes, will gauge the student's grasp of the material.
        Midterms (after units 4, 8, 11): 30% (10% each)
          These exams reflect the vocabulary, grammatical concepts, cultural issues and literary passages that were addressed in groups of chapters, and are designed to aid the student in determining what components he or she has grasped successfully.
        Final: 20%
          This exam, administered on Wednesday, December 16 (9 am) as determined by the Registrar, is comprehensive and gauges how well the student has grasped the basics of the Latin language and Roman culture.
           
      Homework assignments: 10%
        There will be written homework assignments during the course of each unit. For each assignment, students are to write out the assigned Latin or English, supply the answer, and then leave enough space to make any necessary corrections. Homework assignments will include posting to the chatroom one or more sentences, translations, and any grammatical notes you choose.
         
      Class participation: 20%
        Class participation is an essential aspect of this course, especially because it is an intensive course that meets four days per week. Participation consists of preparing all assignments for class, attending class, and participating in class drills and discussions. Class work is a requirement, not an option.
       
        Of course, if you do not attend class you can not participate in the in-class discussions. You may take 3 absences from the classroom during the semester without penalty -- no questions asked, no explanation necessary. After three absences, each absence will result in a lowering of the class participation component of 20% by one full grade.

      Note: Absence from any quiz or exam without a written medical excuse will result in a grade of F for that assignment.

      Tuesday/Thursday Meetings

      The class will meet regularly MW 10:10-11:05 and TTh 10:05-11:00. In addition, there are the two 20-minute lessons (partes) on TTh from 9:40-10:00. The Tuesday 20-minute pars will focus on review of basic skills - practicing vocabulary, grammar, etc. - and the Thursday pars on furthering your reading skills. You are encouraged to attend both partes but must attend and participate in one per week.

      Audio Files
       
      Each unit in M&F contains vocabulary (.V) and reading (.R) sections. The links below are to audio files of these two sections for each unit and one opening file.
         
      Catullus 101: Latin; English
       
         
        M&F CHAPTER 1
        VOCABULARY 1; 2
        READING
         
        M&F 3.R (Jamie)
        M&F 4.R (Mark)
        Laocoon
        M&F 5.V
        M&F 5.R
        M&F 6.V
        M&F 6.R
        M&F 7.V
        M&F 7.R
        M&F 8.V
        M&F 8.R
        M&F 9.V
        M&F 9.R
        M&F 10.V
        M&F 10.R
        M&F 11.V
        M&F 11.R
        M&F 12.V
        M&F 12.R
        M&F 13.V
        M&F 13.R
        M&F 14.V
        M&F 14.R
        M&F 15.V
        M&F 15.R
        Recordings of Latin Poetry (Prof. Walt Stevenson, Univ. of Richmond)
        Latin Meter (Prof. Dan Curley, Skidmore)
         
          Vergil Aeneid
            1.1-4: Latin (Prof. Curley, Skidmore)
            1.1-7: Latin (Prof. Robert Sonkowsky, Univ. of Minnesota)
            1.1-7: Latin (Prof. Curley, Skidmore)
           
         
      Latin Drill

      This program will help you practice the forms and meanings of Latin vocabulary. You may use any of the following login usernames and passwords:

           
          USERNAME PASSWORD
          guest1  password 
          guest2  password 
          guest3  password 
          Username and password are case sensistive.
           
      Click here to enter LatinDrill

      Dictionaries

      Lewis & Short Latin-English Dictionary (Perseus)

      Resolve any form of a Latin word (Perseus)

      Vocabulary/Grammar

      Latin Grammar and Vocabulary Helps

      Allen & Greenough's Latin Grammar

      Third Declension Ablative Singulars in -i-

      "A Humanist and his Writing" (W. Harris, emeritus, Middlebury College) (on texts, authors, grammar, etc.)

      Reading Passages
      Aesop's Fables

      Anecdotes of Eminent Persons of Antiquity

      Latin Chatroom

      Each daily homework assignment will require the student to post the answer to one problem, sentence or portion of a passage in an electronic chatroom. You will receive the assignment of your passage during class; you must provide your response electronically by 9pm the same evening.

      Click here to enter the Latin Chatroom (old chatroom)
      Click here to enter the New and Improved Latin Chatroom (for chapter 2 and beyond)