Location: TUR 2328
Class Times: MWF Period 7 (1:55 – 2:45)
Instructor: Joanie Murta
Office Hours: Rolfs 207, MWF period 4 and by appointment
Email:
Textbooks:
-Wheelock, Frederick M. and R.A. LaFleur. Wheelock’s Latin. 7th Ed. Harper Collins: New York 2011. (required)
-Groton, Anne H. and James M. May. 38 Latin Stories. Wauconda, Il: Bolchazy-Carducci 2004. (recommended)
-Cassell’s Standard Latin Dictionary. Edited by D.P. Simpson. NewYork: Macmillan, 1968. Any good Latin Dictionary will suffice. (recommended)
Course Objectives
This is the second course of the three part series in Beginning Latin. Students will continue to build a foundation for the study of Latin literature through instruction in Latin grammar, vocabulary and syntax. Students will have the opportunity to learn and explore Latin mythology and culture expressed through the original literature. Upon successful completion of this course students will have a more developed understanding of Latin morphology and a more advanced ability to translate Latin sentences into smooth English. They will be prepared to move on to Beginning Latin 3 with confidence.
Activities
Students will be expected to come to class ready to read Latin aloud and to translate in class for each assignment. There will be translation homework to turn in throughout the course, as well as individual and group sight reading assignments completed in class. Students can expect many unannounced quizzes throughout the semester, as well as planned quizzes and exams (more on this below).
Course Policies
Attendance – coming to each class session prepared to read Latin is imperative to success in this course. Each student is allowed 2 “free” unexcused absences for their individual needs. Use them wisely. After 2 absences, undocumented absences will count against your participation grade. Excessive absences will result in a failing grade.
Electronics – Cell phones, laptops, tablets, etc. are not allowed in class. Please remember to turn your phones off or to silent mode (not vibrate), as use of devices during class time will result in an unexcused absence and a pop quiz for the class.
Late and Make-up Work – Homework, quizzes, and tests will only be accepted or administered late with proper and timely documentation for the associated absence or issue. Any foreseen absences due to Religious observances, Official UF activities, etc. must be discussed with the instructor prior to the conflict and as soon as possible in order to arrange any necessary accommodations.
Academic Integrity – Plagiarism in any form, cheating, unauthorized collaboration, etc. will not be tolerated in any way. This policy in accordance with the University of Florida Honor Code as detailed on the UF website: https://www.dso.ufl.edu/sccr/process/student-conduct-honor-code/
Evaluations – Students have the opportunity and responsibility to provide their own evaluation of their courses. Course evaluations become accessible toward the end of the semester at: https://evaluations.ufl.edu/evals/Default.aspx. Students will be informed when the evaluations become available to them.
Classroom Accommodation – The University of Florida offers accommodation to students with documented disabilities. The student must first contact the Disabilities Resource Center in the Dean of Students Office. Information and an extensive guide can be found here: http://webfiles.ehs.ufl.edu/ServicesandAccess.pdf
Counseling Resources – As a UF student you are part of a community with extensive resources for your wellbeing. If you have a concern or issue for yourself or someone else, there are resources on campus to help you resolve any issue. These include (among many others):
-The Counseling and Wellness Center, 3190 Radio Road, Gainesville, FL 32611-2662. Phone: (352) 392-1575. This number is available 24/7 for immediate help.
-The Crisis and Emergency Resource Center, 4th Floor of Peabody Hall, (352)392-1576.
-LGBT Affairs, Peabody Hall, http://lgbt.multicultural.ufl.edu/
-UFPD Victim Services, http://www.police.ufl.edu/victim-services/services-on-campus/
(This website also contains links to several other on-campus resources.)
Grading Rubric and Scale
According to university policy, the grade scale for this course is as follows. N.B. A grade of “C” or better is necessary for this course to count toward a major, minor, gen. ed., or basic distribution credit. More information can be found here: https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/grades.aspx
A 93-100% (4.0) C+ 75-78.9% (2.33)
A- 90-92.9% (3.67) C 72-74.9% (2.0)
B+ 87-89.9% (3.33) C- 69-71.9% (1.67)
B 83-86.9% (3.0) D+ 66-68.9% (1.33)
B- 79-82.9% (2.67) D 62-65.9% (1.0)
Grading Rubric
5% Homework
15% Attendance and Participation
25% Planned and Pop Quizzes
15% Exam 1
15% Exam 2
25% Exam 3 (April 27th 12:30-2:30pm – Cumulative Final Exam)
Class Schedule (subject to change as needed)
Week 1 (Jan.4-6) Latin 1 review, Latin Numerals, Ablatives of numerals and of Time
Week 2 (Jan.9-13) Third Declension Adjectives
Week 3 (Jan.16-20) (NO CLASSES Jan. 16th) Relative Pronouns, Relative Clauses, Structured Quiz 1 (2/20)
Week 4 (Jan.23-27) Present Passive of First and Second Conjugation
Week 5 (Jan.30-Feb.3) Perfect Passive System, Interrogative Pronouns, Exam 1: Ch. 14-18 (2/03)
Week 6 (Feb.6-10) Fourth Declension, Ablatives of Place and Separation
Week 7 (Feb.13-17) Present Passive of Third and Fourth Conjugation, Structured Quiz 2 (2/17)
Week 8 (Feb. 20-24) Fifth Declension, Review of Ablative Uses
Week 9 (Feb.27-Mar.3) Passive System, Declensions 1-5, Exam 2: Ch.19-22 (3/03)
Week 10 (Mar.6-10) SPRING BREAK
Week 11 (Mar.13-17) Participles
Week 12 (Mar.20-24) Ablative Absolute, Passive Periphrastic
Week 13 (Mar.27-31) Infinitives, Indirect Statement, Structured Quiz 3 (3/31)
Week 14 (Apr. 3-7) Comparison of Adjectives, Ablative of Comparison
Week 15 (Apr. 10-14) Irregular Comparison of Adjectives
Week 16 (Apr. 17-19) Review
FINAL EXAM: April 27th 12:30-2:30pm (in TUR2328 – our regular room)
Important Dates:
Jan. 16: No Classes – MLK Day
Jan. 20: Structured Quiz 1
Feb. 03: Exam 1 (Ch.14-18)
Feb. 20: Structured Quiz 2
Mar. 03: Exam 2 (Ch.19-22)
Mar. 6-10: No Classes – Spring Break
Mar. 31: Structured Quiz 3
Apr. 7: Last Day to Drop with a W
Apr. 19: Last Day of Classes
Apr. 27: Final Exam