Tues period 7, Thurs 6-7
Room: MAT 0119
Final Exam 28D
Instructor: Joanie Murta
Dept. Phone:352-392-2075
Email:
Office Hours: Rolfs 207 – Tues Period 6, Mon/Fri Period 9, or by appointment
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)
-A Good Latin Dictionary, such as Cassell’s or The Bantam New College (recommended)
Course Objectives
This course will continue to build the foundation of Latin grammar, vocabulary and syntax established by Beginning Latin 1 and 2. Upon completion of this course students will have a developed knowledge of Latin morphology and will be able to translate Latin sentences into smooth idiomatic English. They will be prepared to move beyond the textbook and to begin reading original Latin prose and poetry (a very exciting thing indeed!).
Activities
Students will be expected 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 regular pop 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.Keep in mind that our Thursday meetings are 2 class periods.
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.
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:
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: 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:
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,
-UFPD Victim Services, 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:
Percent / Grade / Grade Points93.4-100 / A / 4.00
90.0-93.3 / A- / 3.67
86.7-89.9 / B+ / 3.33
83.4-86.6 / B / 3.00
80.0-83.3 / B- / 2.67
76.7-79.9 / C+ / 2.33
73.4-76.6 / C / 2.00
70.0-73.3 / C- / 1.67
66.7-69.9 / D+ / 1.33
63.4-66.6 / D / 1.00
60.0-63.3 / D- / 0.67
0-59.9 / E / 0.00
GradingRubric
10% Homework
10% Attendance and Participation
30% Planned and Pop Quizzes
15% Exam 1
15% Exam 2
20% Final Exam
Class Schedule (subject to change if necessary)
Week 1 Jan 5Introduction
Jan 7Latin 1 and 2 Review
Week 2Jan 12Chapter 28
Jan 14Chapter 29, Sight Reading, Latin 1 and 2 Review Sheet Due
Week3 Jan 19Latin Reading Assignment
Jan 21Chapter 30, sight reading
Week4Jan 26Chapter 31
Jan 28Quiz 1, Latin Reading Assignment, Sight Reading
Week5Feb 2Chapter 32
Feb 4Chapter 33, Sight Reading
Week6Feb 9 Class Discussion of Reading assignment TBD,Chapter 34
Feb 11Latin Reading Assignment, Review
Week7Feb 16Exam 1 (Chapters 28-34),
Feb 18Chapter 35, Sight Reading
Week8Feb 23Class Discussion of Reading assignment TBD, Chapter 36
Feb 25Sight Reading
Week9SPRING BREAK
Week10 Mar 8Class Discussion of Reading assignment TBD, Chapter 37
Mar 10Chapter 38, Sight Reading
Week11Mar 15Latin Reading Assignment, Class Discussion of Reading Assignment TBD
Mar 17Quiz 2, Chapter 39, Sight Reading
Week12 Mar 22Chapter 40
Mar 24Latin Reading Assignment, Sight Reading, Exam 2 Review Due
Week13 Mar 29Review
Mar 31Exam 2(Chapters 35-40), Introduction of Latin Text TBD
Week14Apr 5Latin Reading TBD
Apr 7Latin Reading TBD
Week15Apr 12Latin Reading TBD
Apr 14Quiz 3. Latin Reading TBD
Week16Apr 19Latin Reading TBD
Apr 21Latin Reading TBD,Review
FINAL EXAM:3:00-5:00 Thursday, April 28 in MAT 0119 (our regular room)