Latin102-1, Spring Semester 2017
Class meets four times a week, MTWF, 3:00-3:50 PM in BU116
Instructor Dr. Gislind E. Pentecost
OfficeElliott basement B008F, work phone 765-285-7460
Office hoursMTWF 10:00-10:50 AM
MTWF 4:00-5:00 PM and by appointment
Material
Balme&MorwoodOxford Latin Course Part I and II
Charles FreundlichWorkbook in Latin, First Year
Edith HamiltonMythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
Supplementary material www, audio- and video tapes
Objectives
- Language Learning
Students read, understand, and interpret Latin; students demonstrate reading comprehension by answering simple questions in Latin about passages in Latin; students demonstrate knowledge of vocabulary, basic inflectional systems, and syntax appropriate to their reading level. Students speak, listen to, and write Latin.
- Culture
Students gain knowledge und understanding of Greco-Roman culture through the reading of Latin and English texts. Students demonstrate a basic knowledge of the daily life of ancient Greeks and Romans, of some famous Greeks and Romans and of selected facts of history and geography of the ancient world. Students gain knowledge of classical mythology.
3. Students’ intellectual and emotional growth
Students further their knowledge of other disciplines through their study of Latin. They develop insight into their own language through derivatives and word studies, and develop understanding of their own culture by comparing and contrasting their own life to that of the Greeks and Romans. They also compare and contrast themes and heroes of classical mythology to the themes and heroes of their own folklore and culture.
All students take the Classical Literacy Exam, CLT in February, and the National Latin Exam, NLE in March. The NLE is multiple choice. For the CLT students answer questions with key words from a list they study beforehand. The exams overlap as far as the content is concerned. The NLE tests the knowledge of the Latin language, ancient civilization and culture, derivatives, and mythology. For all tests, students receive a handout with an overview of the test content. There are practice tests on the web site for all the exams. The preparation for the exams has started in the fall semester. Students prepare for the exams be doing homework assignments and review in class. The exams give students a chance to excel and be recognized on a national level. The results of the CLT and NLE are 10% of the class grade. The results from the Medusa Mythology exam which students took in the fall semester should be known some time in February.
Course requirements and policies
Students need note book for note taking in class, steno pad to write down vocabulary, a folder in which to collect homework and handouts.
Homework is an important part of the learning process! In general, homework is assigned every class period. It should be put on the teacher's desk at the beginning of the class on the due date. Late homework will only be accepted in emergency situations.
For each chapter in the textbook, students have regularly the following homework assignments: writing an outline of the English cultural reading which supplements the Latin text, do the chapter derivatives, and do some grammar drill exercises.
Quizzes and tests will be announced. Grammar, vocabulary, and reading material will be tested.
Class starts on the hour. The clock in the classroom is considered the correct time. Be in the classroom a few minutes before class starts. Tardiness is very disruptive. Class participation is very important for improving language skills. Doing the homework is a prerequisite for good class participation and good test grades.
Absence It is the students’ responsibility to find out what they missed. Quizzes and tests should be made up as soon as possible. The same applies to homework. If possible, teacher should be notified prior to the absence. Unexcused absences result in 0 credits.
Academic dishonestyYour student handbook outlines policies. Since homework is part of your grade, copying other students’ homework or letting students copy your homework violates the rules of academic honesty and integrity. It also is very counterproductive. Homework is assigned to help you master the material. Working together often comes close to copying. If students have questions, they should see the teacher. Homework should not be done in class.
Computer in the classroom I will let students know when they should use the computer during class.
GradeGrade scale
15% homework69 and below D*
25% final70-72 C-, 73-76 C, 77-79 C+
40%tests, quizzes80-82 B-, 83-86 B, 87-89 B+
10% national exams90-92 A-, 93-100 A
10% presentations